Parall
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and the App Store and has been in the index since 26 Jun 2026. How this is checked
Parall is a native macOS application designed to let users create and manage independent shortcuts that launch apps, websites, files, folders, and command-line tools in isolated environments. It addresses the limitation in macOS where running multiple instances of the same application, each with its own data, accounts, and profiles, is not natively supported. Parall enables each shortcut to function as a distinct app, complete with its own Dock icon, label, and appearance,…
Inferred · not functionally tested
Overview
5 featuresPurpose: Allows users to run multiple independent instances of macOS apps with separate data and settings.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: macOS power users and developers
Inferred · not functionally tested
Functions: Unknown
Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: paid · license: Proprietary · platforms: MOBILE, CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, ios, macos
Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.
Record sources: parall.app · github.com · apps.apple.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.
Parall sits in PulseGate's Other dev tools category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It allows users to run multiple independent instances of macOS apps with separate data and settings. Inferred · not functionally tested: Parall is a consumer product aimed at macOS power users and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: Parall is paid, starting at $9.99. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, the command line, iOS, and macOS.
It is developed by Ihor July (United States), and it first shipped in 2025. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 32 stars and 3 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include multi-instance app launch, custom shortcuts, and dock integration.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Multi-instance app launch
- Custom shortcuts
- Dock integration
- Separate app data
- Menu bar icon
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
Built with & integrations
- Astro
- /_astro/ in the HTML
- Cloudflare
- cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about Parall
- What is Parall?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Parall allows users to run multiple independent instances of macOS apps with separate data and settings. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
- Who should use Parall?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Parall is a consumer product built for macOS power users and developers.
- How much does Parall cost?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Paid plans start at $9.99.
- What platforms does Parall run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Parall runs on the web, the command line, iOS, and macOS.
- Is Parall still maintained?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 3 commits in the last 90 days.
- Who develops Parall?
- Parall is developed by Ihor July, based in the United States.
- When did Parall launch?
- Parall first shipped in 2025.
- Is Parall open source?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Parall has a public GitHub repository.
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