This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Md Azharuddin
As developers, we live in our Macs. Between writing code, debugging, researching, and testing, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by little utilities scattered everywhere. Clipboard managers, speed test apps, file compressors, text extractors… the list goes on.
That’s why I built Utilix — a lightweight, privacy-first macOS menu bar app that combines 15 essential developer tools into one elegant package.
No cloud, no tracking, no unnecessary bloat. Just tools that stay out of your way until you need them.
🔑 Key Features for Developers & Power Users
Desktop Edge Switching
Move between macOS desktops just by nudging your mouse to the screen edge. Perfect for devs on simple mice without extra buttons.
Universal Screen Text Capture
Extract text from anywhere — screenshots, PDFs, even UI elements — using Apple’s Vision framework. Great for grabbing code snippets, error messages, or text from locked views.
Advanced Clipboard & Snippets
20-item clipboard history with quick search
Snippet library for your go-to commands, configs, or templates
One-click insert into any app
System Automation Goodies
Keep Awake for long builds/deployments
Auto Typing with countdown (fill forms, logins, or repeated test data)
QR Generator with export
File compression (images, PDFs)
Real-Time System Monitoring
Battery health (cycle count, status)
Network status + public IP
Speed test (ping/upload/download)
Browser session management
Trash monitoring
Privacy-First by Design
Everything is local. No telemetry, no hidden sync, no cloud dependencies. Data is stored securely and only on your Mac.
Native SwiftUI Performance
Built 100% in Swift/SwiftUI for <100ms response times, minimal CPU usage, and seamless macOS integration.
👨💻 Why I Built Utilix
I wanted a developer-first productivity toolkit that:
Doesn’t slow down my Mac
Doesn’t spy on me
Doesn’t require juggling 10 different apps for simple tasks
Utilix is my attempt at making those everyday utilities feel like first-class macOS citizens — polished, fast, and always at your fingertips.
📦 Availability
macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)
No subscription, no account required
Everything runs locally
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✨ Final Thoughts
If you’re a developer or power user who loves macOS but hates clutter, I think Utilix will feel like home.
I’d love your feedback, bug reports, and feature ideas — this is just v1, and I’m planning to keep expanding it based on what the dev community finds most useful.
💡 Question for you:
What’s the one menu bar utility you can’t live without right now?
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Md Azharuddin
Md Azharuddin | Sciencx (2025-09-30T23:38:10+00:00) Utilix – A Complete macOS Productivity Toolkit in Your Menu Bar. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/09/30/utilix-a-complete-macos-productivity-toolkit-in-your-menu-bar-3/
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