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Platypus

Wrap shell, Python, Ruby and other scripts in Mac app bundles with droplets, menus or progress windows.

BSD-3-Clause · Downloads from sveinbjorn.org

License
BSD-3-Clause
Open source
Category
Developer tools
Source
GitHub
sveinbjornt
Verified
2026

About Platypus

Platypus turns a script into a regular Mac application. Choose an interpreter, an interface style such as a progress bar, text output window, droplet, web view or status menu, then set the icon, identifier and accepted file types. Dragged files are passed to the script as arguments.

It is useful for sharing command-line tools with people who will not open Terminal. A command-line tool is included for scripted builds. Homebrew has disabled its cask because the download fails Gatekeeper checks, so download from the official site or GitHub releases.

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Source code
sveinbjornt/Platypus
License
BSD-3-Clause
Website
sveinbjorn.org
Download
sveinbjorn.org
Category
Developer tools
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