Platypus – create native Mac applications from command line scripts
Platypus is a tool that allows developers to create native Mac applications from command line scripts. It supports various scripting languages and simplifies the process of sharing scripts with users unfamiliar with command line interfaces. The software is free, open source, and has been actively maintained for over 20 years.
- ▪Platypus can wrap scripts written in languages like shell, Python, and Ruby into native Mac applications.
- ▪Users can create different types of applications, including installers and status menu items, with minimal effort.
- ▪The tool has a built-in script editor and extensive documentation to assist users in getting started.
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Platypus Platypus is a developer tool that creates native Mac applications from command line scripts such as shell scripts or Python, Perl, Ruby, Tcl, JavaScript and PHP programs. This is done by wrapping the script in an application bundle along with a slim app binary that runs the script. Platypus makes it easy to share scripts and programs with people who are unfamiliar with the command line interface. Native, user-friendly applications can be created with a few clicks. It is very easy to create installers, droplets, administrative applications, login items, status menu items, launchers and automations using Platypus.
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