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Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex

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Shortcuts Playground is a free, open-source plugin for Claude Code and Codex that enables users to create Apple Shortcuts using natural language prompts, producing ready-to-import shortcut files on Mac. Developed over six months by Federico Viticci, it uses extensive documentation, validation loops, and Apple's own command-line tools to generate mostly accurate shortcuts, allowing users to automate tasks without advanced Shortcuts knowledge. The project aims to democratize and simplify automation on Apple platforms while anticipating future native AI-based solutions from Apple itself.

https://www.macstories.net/stories/introducing-shortcuts-playground/

Lounge – Declutter Your Menu Bar

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Lounge is a macOS menu bar manager designed to help users organize, hide, and reveal menu bar items efficiently, addressing clutter and accessibility issues caused by app icons and the MacBook's notch. It offers features like drag-and-drop icon arrangement, a notch-aware panel for hidden items, customizable appearance, and keyboard shortcuts, all managed through a single preference panel. Available via an annual subscription, Lounge aims to streamline the menu bar experience for Mac users running macOS 26.0 or later.

https://lounge.asktobuild.app/

Dropover – Drag and Drop, Reimagined for Mac.

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Dropover is a macOS app that enhances drag-and-drop functionality by providing a temporary shelf to collect, manage, and transfer files, links, text, and images in one go. It integrates seamlessly with macOS, supports file actions, cloud uploads, custom workflows, and offers extensive tools for power users, making file sharing and organization faster and more efficient.

https://dropoverapp.com/

macOS 26.5 Has a New Way to Turn on Your Mac

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macOS 26.5 introduces a new “Start up when power is connected” feature for desktop Macs like the Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Studio, allowing them to automatically power on when connected to power. This update addresses the difficulty of accessing awkwardly placed power buttons, particularly on the Mac mini, and supports assistive accessories for improved accessibility.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3139918/macos-26-5-has-a-new-way-to-turn-on-your-mac.html

Klack

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Klack is a Mac app that provides satisfying mechanical keyboard sound effects with every keystroke, featuring high-fidelity and immersive spatial audio. It offers customizable switch sounds, randomized pitching, and instant typing feedback through a fast native menubar application.

https://tryklack.com/

This $6 macOS Sticker Is the Accessory You Didn’t Know You Needed

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The $6 Synerlogic macOS shortcuts sticker offers a convenient reference for essential keyboard shortcuts, covering basics like copy/paste, taking screenshots, locking the screen, and accessing the boot menu. Designed to fit MacBook Pro and Air models, this accessory helps both new and experienced users quickly recall commands, boasting over 15,000 five-star reviews and making it a surprisingly useful tool for everyday Mac use.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3136648/this-6-macos-sticker-is-the-accessory-you-didnt-know-you-needed.html

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