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MacRunbooks

Link-based macOS onboarding scripts with reporting

9,076ShellBuild: 10-14 daysguarinogabriel/mac-cli

MacRunbooks turns this CLI into a hosted runbook builder for automating new‑Mac setup. Create a profile of tasks (apps, preferences, SSH, Git, maintenance) and share a secure one‑liner that applies it with completion logs and optional Slack alerts.

Tech stack

Next.js 14 App Router + Vercel + Neon Postgres + Prisma + Clerk for auth + Stripe + Bash installer that calls mac-cli plugins + Slack webhooks

BYOK model

Slack Incoming Webhook URL for notifications (optional)

Freemium model

Free: 1 profile, 1 seat, 2 successful runs/month, community plugins, basic logs (last 20 lines). Pro: unlimited profiles, 5 seats, unlimited runs, full execution logs, Slack alerts, custom branding, private plugin packs, role-based access.

Deployment complexity

Medium — Needs a hosted profile builder and tokened install script with secure telemetry, but no heavy infrastructure or device drivers.

SEO keywords
mac onboarding automationmacOS CLI managementhomebrew setup scriptmdm alternative for small teamsmac developer environment bootstrap
Why it qualifies
  • Huge existing interest (9k+ stars) and clear, extensible CLI surface maps directly to a profile-driven installer.
  • Target buyer has real budget and pain but is over-served by heavy MDMs; lightweight automation with reporting is a clear wedge.
  • Solo dev can ship a secure tokened installer, profile builder, and logging quickly without GPUs or native app complexity.
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