Platypus for MAC
Free, open-source Mac tool that turns shell, Python, Ruby and other scripts into native Mac apps with a few clicks.
Platypus Overview
Platypus is a developer tool that creates native Mac applications from command-line scripts, such as shell scripts or Python, Perl, Ruby, PHP, Swift or JavaScript programs. It wraps your script in an application bundle with a slim app binary that runs it, so you can share scripts with people who are not comfortable with the command line. In a few clicks you can make installers, droplets, administrative tools, login items, status menu items, launchers and automations.
Apps made with Platypus can show a progress bar, a text window with the script's output, a droplet, a WebKit HTML view or a status menu item, accept dragged files or text, run with administrator privileges and register as URL handlers. A command-line tool and saved profiles help you automate builds. Platypus is made by Sveinbjorn Thordarson, has been developed for over 20 years and is free and open source under the BSD-3-Clause license. Version 5.5.0 is notarized by Apple, is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel and needs macOS 11.5 or later.
Key Features
Platypus turns scripts into real Mac apps.
- Many languages: shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, PHP, Swift and more.
- Interface types: progress bar, text window, droplet, web view or menu item.
- Drag and drop: pass files or text to your script.
- Admin privileges: run scripts as root when needed.
- URL handlers: register for URI schemes.
- Custom icons: your own or a preset.
- Command-line tool: automate your builds.
- Notarized: signed and notarized by Apple.
What’s New in Version 5.5.0
Platypus 5.5.0 is a substantial update.
- The app and its command-line tool are now notarized by Apple
- Drops support for macOS versions older than Big Sur
- Fixed a bug where the argument settings dialog could lock up the interface
- Better dark mode support, and Preferences are now called Settings
- New command-line options and an easier install script for the command-line tool
Platypus FAQ
Is Platypus free?
Yes. Platypus is free and open source under the BSD-3-Clause license.
Which macOS version does Platypus need?
Platypus 5.5.0 needs macOS 11.5 or later.
Does Platypus run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. It is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel.
Which script languages does Platypus support?
Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, PHP, Swift, Expect, Tcl, AWK, JavaScript, Dart, AppleScript or any other interpreter you choose.
What can a Platypus app look like?
A progress bar, a text window with the script output, a droplet, a WebKit HTML view or a status menu item, or no window at all.
Can my app accept dropped files?
Yes. Dragged files or text are passed to your script as arguments.
Is Platypus notarized?
Yes. Since 5.5.0 the app and its command-line tool are notarized by Apple.
Is there a command-line version?
Yes. The platypus command-line tool lets you build apps in scripts and build processes.
Can I install Platypus with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask platypus.
Where does the Platypus download on platypus.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Platypus page at https://sveinbjorn.org/platypus. platypus.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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