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InstallKit

InstallKit

Set up your new Mac in minutes, not hours.

Website installkit.app
Overview

What it is

Select apps and generate a brew install command. Install your Mac essentials faster.

Intent

I need it when

Quickly set up a new Mac with essential development and productivity tools

InstallKit lets users select from 200+ pre-curated macOS applications across categories (development, design, security, utilities), generate a single brew install command, and execute bulk installations in one step instead of installing each app individually

Reduce time spent researching and manually installing multiple development tools

InstallKit eliminates repetitive download-and-install cycles by providing a curated catalog with one-click selection and copy-paste command generation, saving hours during Mac setup or environment configuration

Discover and compare popular macOS applications within specific categories

InstallKit organizes 200+ apps into 10 categories (Browsers, Development, Productivity, Communication, Media, Utilities, Security, Design, CLI Tools, Languages, Package Managers), allowing users to browse and select tools relevant to their workflow

Standardize software environments across team members or new developer onboarding

InstallKit generates reproducible brew commands that can be shared and run identically on any Mac, ensuring consistent tool versions and configurations across team members without manual installation steps

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs to install software on Windows or Linux systems; InstallKit is macOS-only and uses Homebrew
  • User prefers graphical installers or native app stores over command-line package management
  • User needs to install proprietary or closed-source applications not available in Homebrew repositories
  • User is unfamiliar with terminal commands and cannot use or understand brew install syntax
  • User requires centralized license management or enterprise software deployment across multiple machines
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Pricing

Free web-based tool with no paid tiers identified