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Native tools / systems

macOS utilities

The tools around the main app.

Historical MacMechanic product mockup.
Historical MacMechanic product mockup.

Making system activity visible.

SidePulse explored native macOS interfaces for agent activity, with a display island and physical indicators. MacMechanic and AppMechanic explored system utilities; those standalone tools have since been retired or integrated into Peel.

These projects are part of the development history. Explore the SidePulse source ↗

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