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macOS Custom Script – Automate Your macOS Setup in Seconds!

πŸ“Œ Shared by Md. Arif Hossain – MERN Stack Developer
πŸš€ Live Demo: scripts.devarif.me
πŸ’» GitHub: macos-custom-script (credit to the original author)

Are you tired of repeating the same setup tasks every time you reinstall macOS or set up a new machine? Imagine being able to install your favorite tools, apps, and settings with a single click. That’s exactly what macos-custom-script is built for.

🌟 What is macos-custom-script?

macos-custom-script is a customizable macOS setup automation tool. It’s a simple web-based utility that generates a tailored shell script based on the tools and apps you select β€” perfect for developers, tech enthusiasts, or anyone who frequently sets up macOS environments.

πŸ”§ Features

  • βœ… Modern UI with a clean, intuitive interface
  • βœ… One-click script generation
  • βœ… Install essentials: Homebrew, Git, Node.js, VS Code, and more
  • βœ… Add popular productivity apps: Chrome, Slack, Notion, etc.
  • βœ… Supports custom commands and shell tweaks
  • βœ… Built with React 19 + Tailwind CSS + Vite

πŸ–₯ Live Demo

Check out the hosted version:
πŸ”— scripts.devarif.me

Choose your favorite stack and utilities, click "Generate Script," and you're good to go!

πŸ“¦ Under the Hood

The project is built using:

  • βš›οΈ React 19 – for the component-driven UI
  • πŸ’¨ Tailwind CSS – for fast and flexible styling
  • ⚑️ Vite – for blazing-fast dev and build experience
  • πŸ—ƒ JSON-powered config – making it super easy to maintain and scale

πŸ›  How to Use

  1. Visit scripts.devarif.me
  2. Select the tools and software you want
  3. Click Generate Script
  4. Copy and paste the generated shell script into your Terminal
  5. Sit back and watch your macOS set itself up! πŸŽ‰

🌐 Check it Out

Again, I’m not the creator β€” just sharing something useful I found. Props to the dev who built this!

πŸ™Œ Let’s Connect

If you found this helpful, drop a comment or connect with me:

GitHub: @arifpro
Portfolio: devarif.me

Let’s keep sharing tools that make our dev lives easier!

Thanks for reading! If you find this tool helpful, please ⭐️ the repo and share it with your dev circle!

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