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Remote Mac setup and package management via SSH

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Overview

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In the CLI tools & terminal space, macstrap takes a focused approach. It focuses on automating the setup and package management of remote Mac computers via SSH. It is built as an open-source project for devops engineers and Mac administrators. macstrap is open source under the MIT license. macstrap is available on the web and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by changyy, and the product first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 16 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include Remote Mac setup, SSH support, and package management.

  • ✓Remote Mac setup
  • ✓SSH support
  • ✓Package management
  • ✓Homebrew integration
  • ✓Automated configuration

Tags

macos-automationremote-setupssh-managementhomebrew-supportdevops-tool

AI capabilities

Weights: Open

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

LicenseMIT
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Open Source✓ Free tier✓ GitHub✓ Active maintenance

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJun 16, 4:50 AM

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Frequently asked questions about macstrap

What does macstrap do?
Macstrap focuses on automating the setup and package management of remote Mac computers via SSH. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is macstrap for?
macstrap is an open-source project built for devops engineers and Mac administrators.
Is macstrap free?
Yes — macstrap is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does macstrap run on?
macstrap runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is macstrap still maintained?
PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify macstrap as active. The GitHub repository shows 16 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to macstrap?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include macmaint, macversiontracker, and portal-mcp-server.macmaintmacversiontrackerportal-mcp-server
Who makes macstrap?
macstrap is developed by changyy.
When did macstrap launch?
macstrap first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms
Cli
Languages
English
Open source
Yes (GitHub)
License
MIT
First seen
Mar 25, 2026
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
devops engineers and Mac administrators
Model
Open source
Solves
Automating the setup and package management of remote Mac computers via SSH.

Developer

changyy
Solo developer
↗ GitHub

Open source

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⭐ Stars
0
🍴 Forks
0
Open issues
0
Last commit
3mo ago
Commits 90d
16
Contributors
1
Authorship
Solo
Default branch
main
Latest release
1.5.0 · 3mo ago

Live coverage

Confidence
Medium · 77
Indexed
Jun 16, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Mar 2026
Last seen
4w ago
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmqg611el0cz18xbmcxh9bhak
Slug
macstrap-pypi-org
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jun 16, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Canonical URL
https://github.com/changyy/py-macstrap

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