Platypus For Mac

The simplest way to automate any process is via a script, but not everyone is familiar with command-line tools. If you have a useful script that needs to be made more intuitive for non-technical users, turning it into an app is the easiest way to do it.

Platypus is a very helpful tool that can use shell scripts written in a number of languages to create a native Mac app with an intuitive GUI. You can either load an existing script or write a new one, use various types of user interfaces, and bundle additional files.

If you already have a script, just load it, select the UI type you wish to use, add any required files, and you're good to go. You can also add an icon if you have one, or just select one of the default options.

Should your script require any additional files to run, you can bundle them into the created application. They will be copied into the Resources folder once the app is created.

If you want to write a new script, you can use the app's built-in editor or select a different one from the program's preferences. It supports TextEdit, Xcode, and Visual Studio Code.

Once the script has been saved, Platypus will load it automatically, and you can continue building your app.

Your new app can use a text window, a status menu, web view, droplet, or progress bar. You can also have it run in the background. Certain settings can be personalized for each UI option.

After creating a configuration, you can save it to a profile in order to build similar apps more easily in the future.

In short, Platypus is an excellent application for creating GUI apps from scripts. It can be used by anyone, whether you're a developer looking to make a script more intuitive or you're a regular user trying to take advantage of a script without using the command-line.