# MacTools for Mac

> A bundle of system controls in one menu bar item.

MacTools collects display brightness and resolution, disk and Xcode cleanup, a battery charge limit, fan presets, launch item management and live CPU, memory and network stats in a single menu bar panel. Extra tools come from its plugin catalogue.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: MacTools
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://mactools.ggbond.app/
- Homebrew cask: mactools
- Source code: https://github.com/mactools-app/MacTools
- License: GPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 1.3k
- Last commit: 2026-10-16
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/mactools/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask mactools
```

## Questions

### Is MacTools free?

Yes. MacTools is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at mactools-app/MacTools.

### Where can I download MacTools for Mac?

Download MacTools from the developer's website (mactools.ggbond.app) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install MacTools from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask mactools`.

### What are good alternatives to MacTools?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Ice (open source), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase), iStat Menus (one-time purchase) and Stats (open source).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Amphetamine](https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/): Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. (Free)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)
- [DaisyDisk](https://macworthy.com/apps/daisydisk/): See what's filling your disk. (One-time purchase)
- [Karabiner-Elements](https://macworthy.com/apps/karabiner-elements/): The keyboard customizer. (Open source)

Tags: menu bar, system, cleanup, open source