#17 and #21, cost info and text/url links

plus some link/text tweaks for good measure
2026-02-03 14:03:26 +00:00 · 2018-06-20 16:53:45 -05:00
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@@ -22,13 +22,19 @@ Inspired by the [awesome](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) list.

 > A free package creation tool. The gold standard of making your own custom installer packages.

+**Cost:** Free
+
+**Link:** [http://s.sudre.free.fr/Software/Packages/about.html](http://s.sudre.free.fr/Software/Packages/about.html)
+
 [![](images/packages.gif)](http://s.sudre.free.fr/Software/Packages/about.html)

 ### Composer

 > Jamf's in-house package creator tool. Builds pkgs and dmgs made for deployment with the Jamf Pro Suite, but pkgs built with Composer can be used with any management framework.

-$99.95 as an individual purchase, otherwise included with the Jamf Pro Suite if a Jamf customer.
+**Cost**: USD $99.95, otherwise included with the Jamf Pro Suite if a Jamf customer.
+
+**Link:** [https://www.jamf.com/products/jamf-composer/](https://www.jamf.com/products/jamf-composer/)

 [![](images/composer.png)](https://www.jamf.com/products/jamf-composer/)

@@ -36,42 +42,70 @@ $99.95 as an individual purchase, otherwise included with the Jamf Pro Suite if

 > An Automator application that quickly builds payload-free pkgs for deployment.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/rtrouton/Payload-Free-Package-Creator](https://github.com/rtrouton/Payload-Free-Package-Creator)
+
 [![](images/payloadfreepackagecreator.png)](https://github.com/rtrouton/Payload-Free-Package-Creator)

 ### munki-pkg

 > munki-pkg is a simple tool for building packages. While it was developed for use with munki, it can be used to make pkgs that are deployable with any management framework.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/munki/munki-pkg](https://github.com/munki/munki-pkg)
+
 [![](images/munkipkg.png)](https://github.com/munki/munki-pkg)

 ### AutoPkg

 > Automated third party package download and creation for deployment.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/autopkg/autopkg](https://github.com/autopkg/autopkg)
+
 [![](images/autopkg.png)](https://github.com/autopkg/autopkg)

 ### AutoPkgr

 > GUI for AutoPkg, with click-to-add functionality of additional components.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/lindegroup/autopkgr](https://github.com/lindegroup/autopkgr)
+
 [![](images/autopkgr.gif)](https://github.com/lindegroup/autopkgr)

 ### Suspicious Package

 > An application for inspecting the contents of macOS packages.

+**Cost:** Free
+
+**Link:** [http://www.mothersruin.com/software/SuspiciousPackage/](http://www.mothersruin.com/software/SuspiciousPackage/)
+
 [![](images/suspiciouspackage.gif)](http://www.mothersruin.com/software/SuspiciousPackage/)

 ### AutoDMG

 > Create deployable system images from macOS installers.[*](#-is-imaging-dead-)

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/MagerValp/AutoDMG](https://github.com/MagerValp/AutoDMG)
+
 [![](images/autodmg.png)](https://github.com/MagerValp/AutoDMG)

 ### AutoCasperNBI

 > Automate the creation of NetBoot images (NBIs) for use with Jamf Imaging.[*](#-is-imaging-dead-)

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/macmule/AutoCasperNBI](https://github.com/macmule/AutoCasperNBI)
+
 [![](images/autocaspernbi.png)](https://github.com/macmule/AutoCasperNBI)


@@ -82,18 +116,30 @@ $99.95 as an individual purchase, otherwise included with the Jamf Pro Suite if

 > A customizable onboarding app designed to work with Jamf Pro and DEP.

-[![](images/splashbuddy.png)](https://github.com/ftiff/SplashBuddy)
+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/Shufflepuck/SplashBuddy](https://github.com/Shufflepuck/SplashBuddy)
+
+[![](images/splashbuddy.png)](https://github.com/Shufflepuck/SplashBuddy)

 ### ADEPT

 > A setup/splash screen for DEP and user-initiated Jamf Pro enrollments. Detailed documentation highlights how to work with the application in Xcode to customize it for your organization's needs.

+**Cost:** Unclear (code is visible on Bitbucket but may require support agreement for use)
+
+**Link:** [https://git.tramscloud.co.uk/projects/XCOD/repos/adept/browse](https://git.tramscloud.co.uk/projects/XCOD/repos/adept/browse)
+
 [![](images/adept.png)](https://git.tramscloud.co.uk/projects/XCOD/repos/adept/browse)

 ### DEP Notify

 > A lightweight notification app designed to let users know what's happening during DEP enrollment.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://gitlab.com/Mactroll/DEPNotify](https://gitlab.com/Mactroll/DEPNotify)
+
 [![](images/depnotify.png)](https://gitlab.com/Mactroll/DEPNotify)


@@ -104,24 +150,40 @@ $99.95 as an individual purchase, otherwise included with the Jamf Pro Suite if

 > The functionality you want from a Mac bound to Active Directory without having to actually bind to AD. (Make sure you [check out this NoMAD updater](https://github.com/jamfit/NoMAD-Installer) as well.)

+**Cost:** Free, Pro version pricing information can be found [here](https://oandg.onfastspring.com/nomad-pro)
+
+**Link:** [https://nomad.menu/nomad-open-source/](https://nomad.menu/nomad-open-source/)
+
 [![](images/nomad.png)](https://nomad.menu/nomad-open-source/)

 ### Hello-IT

 > A handy menubar application to get users in touch with IT and quickly get information and resources on their Mac.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/ygini/Hello-IT](https://github.com/ygini/Hello-IT)
+
 [![](images/hello-it.png)](https://github.com/ygini/Hello-IT)

 ### moss

 > A helper app for Hello IT to make building mobileconfig files easier.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/PaperFixie/moss](https://github.com/PaperFixie/moss)
+
 [![](images/moss.png)](https://github.com/PaperFixie/moss)

 ### MacDNA

 > Customizable menubar that checks for hardware status, management framework status, and other handy information.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/jhbush/Arek/tree/master/Development/MacDNA%20Menulet](https://github.com/jhbush/Arek/tree/master/Development/MacDNA%20Menulet)
+
 [![](images/macdna.png)](https://github.com/jhbush/Arek/tree/master/Development/MacDNA%20Menulet)


@@ -132,13 +194,19 @@ $99.95 as an individual purchase, otherwise included with the Jamf Pro Suite if

 > An free, open source, hackable text editor.

+**Cost:** Free
+
+**Link:** [https://atom.io/](https://atom.io/)
+
 [![](images/atom.png)](https://atom.io/)

 ### Sublime Text

 > A high performance, cross-platform text editor.

-$80 to buy, free to evaluate.
+**Cost:** USD $80 to buy, free to evaluate.
+
+**Link:** [https://www.sublimetext.com/](https://www.sublimetext.com/)

 [![](images/sublimetext.png)](https://www.sublimetext.com/)

@@ -146,7 +214,9 @@ $80 to buy, free to evaluate.

 > Apple's integrated development environment (IDE) containing a suite of software development tools developed by Apple for developing software used by Apple hardware.

-Free with an Apple ID.
+**Cost:** Free with an Apple ID.
+
+**Link:** [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12)

 [![](images/xcode.png)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12)

@@ -154,7 +224,9 @@ Free with an Apple ID.

 > Clean and simple HTML & text editor, made by Bare Bones Software.

-$49.99 at their site, or in the Mac App Store.
+**Cost:** USD $49.99 (direct download or via Mac App Store)
+
+**Link:** [https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/](https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/)

 [![](images/bbedit.png)](https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/)

@@ -162,12 +234,20 @@ $49.99 at their site, or in the Mac App Store.

 > An open source markdown editor for macOS.

+**Cost:** Free
+
+**Link:** [https://macdown.uranusjr.com/](https://macdown.uranusjr.com/)
+
 [![](images/macdown.png)](https://macdown.uranusjr.com/)

 ### Visual Studio Code

 > Microsoft's source code editor in a lightweight, open source, cross-platform application.

+**Cost:** Free
+
+**Link:** [https://code.visualstudio.com/](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
+
 [![](images/vscode.png)](https://code.visualstudio.com/)


@@ -176,13 +256,21 @@ $49.99 at their site, or in the Mac App Store.

 ### Slack

-> Team chat and productivity client. I mean, you know what Slack is. Anyone can create a free time with ten integrations. (Join the [MacAdmins Slack](https://macadmins.herokuapp.com/)!) There are over 15k users in the MacAdmins Slack. Drink from the firehose and get answers from the biggest hivemind of Apple-centric IT folks in the universe.
+> Team chat and productivity client. Anyone can create a free team with ten integrations. (Join the [MacAdmins Slack](https://macadmins.herokuapp.com/)!)
+
+**Cost:** Free teams with limited capabilities, additonal pricing can be found [here](https://slack.com/pricing)
+
+**Link:** [https://slack.com/downloads/osx](https://slack.com/downloads/osx)

 [![](images/slack.png)](https://slack.com/downloads/osx)

 ### Trello

-> Use Trello's boards, lists, and cards to organize and prioritize your projects. Free, browser-based and mobile app interface. And it integrates with Slack (see above)!
+> Use Trello's boards, lists, and cards to organize and prioritize your projects. Free, browser-based and mobile app interface.
+
+**Cost:** Free, with paid features available.
+
+**Link:** [https://trello.com/](https://trello.com/)

 [![](images/trello.png)](https://trello.com/)

@@ -190,7 +278,9 @@ $49.99 at their site, or in the Mac App Store.

 > Virtual sticky notes, lists, photos, and audio.

-Included with Gmail accounts.
+**Cost:** Included with Gmail accounts.
+
+**Link:** [https://www.google.com/keep/](https://www.google.com/keep/)

 [![](images/googlekeep.gif)](https://www.google.com/keep/)

@@ -198,7 +288,11 @@ Included with Gmail accounts.

 > LastPass stores your passwords and makes it easy to auto-fill and quickly sign into webapps without retyping your credentials. It also helps generate new passwords and warns you when use the same password for different services.

-[![](images/lastpass.png)](https://www.google.com/keep/)
+**Cost:** Free, with paid features available.
+
+**Link:** [https://www.lastpass.com/](https://www.lastpass.com/)
+
+[![](images/lastpass.png)](https://www.lastpass.com/)



@@ -208,60 +302,100 @@ Included with Gmail accounts.

 > A small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps.

+**Cost:** Free
+
+**Link:** [https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/](https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/)
+
 [![](images/appcleaner.gif)](https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/)

 ### Amphetamine

 > A caffeine replacement that prevents your Mac from sleeping on demand.

+**Cost:** Free in the Mac App Store
+
+**Link:** [https://itunes.apple.com/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12](https://itunes.apple.com/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12)
+
 [![](images/amphetamine.jpg)](https://itunes.apple.com/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12)

 ### vfuse

 > A handy script that converts a never-booted DMG into a VMware Fusion VM.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/chilcote/vfuse](https://github.com/chilcote/vfuse)
+
 [![](images/vfuse.png)](https://github.com/chilcote/vfuse)

 ### Spruce

 > Works with your Jamf server to identify objects not currently being used, out of date, or are generally "crufty".

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/sheagcraig/Spruce](https://github.com/sheagcraig/Spruce)
+
 [![](images/spruce.png)](https://github.com/sheagcraig/Spruce)

 ### Recategorizer

 > Quickly recategorize policies and packages in Jamf Pro, and even more unused categories.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/sheagcraig/Recategorizer](https://github.com/sheagcraig/Recategorizer)
+
 [![](images/recategorizer.png)](https://github.com/sheagcraig/Recategorizer)

 ### Yo

 > Custom user notifications with Swift.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/sheagcraig/yo](https://github.com/sheagcraig/yo)
+
 [![](images/yo.png)](https://github.com/sheagcraig/yo)

 ### Jamf Migrator

 > A tool to migrate data granularly between Jamf Pro servers.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/jamfprofessionalservices/JamfMigrator](https://github.com/jamfprofessionalservices/JamfMigrator)
+
 [![](images/jamfmigrator.png)](https://github.com/jamfprofessionalservices/JamfMigrator)

 ### Giphy Capture

 > Easily capture GIFs from your Mac, great for documentation.

+**Cost:** Free from the Mac App Store.
+
+**Link:** [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/giphy-capture-the-gif-maker/id668208984?mt=12](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/giphy-capture-the-gif-maker/id668208984?mt=12)
+
 [![](images/giphy.gif)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/giphy-capture-the-gif-maker/id668208984?mt=12)

 ### Wallcat

 > Rotates through beautiful new desktop wallpapers

+**Cost:** USD $1.99 in the Mac App Store.
+
+**Link:** [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wallcat/id1000397973?mt=12](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wallcat/id1000397973?mt=12)
+
 [![](images/wallcat.gif)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wallcat/id1000397973?mt=12)

 ### Stronghold

 > Easily configure macOS security settings from the terminal.

+**Cost:** N/A
+
+**Link:** [https://github.com/alichtman/stronghold](https://github.com/alichtman/stronghold)
+
 [![](images/stronghold.gif)](https://github.com/alichtman/stronghold)