Mac Tools is not about building the biggest app in the world. It is about making little daily problems go away.
Need to eject a stubborn drive? EjectWise. Want Finder to return to the folder you were actually using? FinderKeeper. Need a small place to keep items ready to drag? The Shelf.
The developer's corner
BuildLens keeps build problems visible. LaunchTrace looks at what happens when software launches. ShipCheck checks the finished app or disk image before it goes out the door.
These came from real problems in the act of making software. As the workshop grows, the tools help build the next tools.
A file can tell a story
FileInsight opens the hood on a file. It can show useful details about photos, documents, archives, and other items. It can help spot private location data or suspicious file characteristics before something is shared or opened.
And sometimes a little magic
Ripple is a movable drop target that copies files, with a dramatic burst of particles and sound. The job is practical. The experience is pure fun.
That combination says a lot about Tom's approach. An app can be simple, useful, and a little surprising at the same time.