PureMac
No Electron, no subscriptions, no telemetry you didn't ask for. Each one does a single thing, natively, and gets out of the way. Read every line or build it yourself.
Two apps
Both open source
Both free to run
Any photo, perfectly fitted on your desktop.
The built-in Photos widget fits images into supported widget frames. Arras gives every photo its own window at its own proportions — no cropping, no black bars, no forced grid.
The right sound for what you're doing, automatically.
Fadeo watches the app in front of you, the desktop you're on, and whether you're in a meeting — then plays, fades or switches audio to match. Every rule is yours to define.
FAQ
Practical answers about features, compatibility, pricing, privacy, and installation.
PureMac is a small collection of native macOS apps by Yashashwi Singhania. Each app focuses on one job, uses native Mac technologies instead of Electron, and is published with source code you can inspect or build yourself.
SourcesArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation
PureMac currently includes Arras, a desktop photo widget app that preserves each image's aspect ratio, and Fadeo, a workflow audio app that automatically changes sound to match the app, Space, meeting, Focus mode, or schedule you are using.
SourcesArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation
Yes. Arras is free forever, and Fadeo remains fully functional without a license. Fadeo also offers an optional pay-what-you-want lifetime license that removes an occasional reminder.
SourcesArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation
Yes. Arras is released under the MIT License and Fadeo under GPLv3. Their source code and release history are available on GitHub, so you can audit the code, report issues, fork a project, or build the apps yourself.
SourcesGitHub Docs: Licensing a repositoryArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation
No. PureMac apps are native macOS software rather than web apps wrapped in Electron. That keeps them small, responsive, and closely integrated with Mac features such as desktop windows, Spaces, Focus modes, and media controls.
SourcesArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation
PureMac does not build its apps around background tracking. Arras sends nothing home. Fadeo makes its workflow decisions locally and only sends limited information for actions such as license activation, optional diagnostics, feedback, or a mailing-list signup.
SourcesArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation
The current Arras and Fadeo releases require macOS 14 or later. Arras currently requires Apple Silicon; check each product page and GitHub release before downloading because compatibility can change between versions.
SourcesArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation
Download the latest DMG from the app's PureMac page or GitHub release. Arras can also be installed through Yashashwi's Homebrew tap. The product page lists the exact installation steps and any one-time Gatekeeper action.
SourcesArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentationApple Support: Safely open apps on your Mac
The apps are ad-hoc signed and distributed outside the Mac App Store. macOS may therefore ask you to approve the app once in Privacy & Security. The warning reflects the distribution method, and you can inspect the public source before deciding to run it.
SourcesApple Support: Safely open apps on your MacArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation
No. Arras has no charge, and Fadeo's optional license is a one-time lifetime purchase rather than a recurring subscription. Both apps can be downloaded and run without creating an account.
SourcesArras source and technical documentationFadeo source and architecture documentation