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### :mega: Looking for work!
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I am a seasoned Mac Sys Admin who also makes Mac apps in Swift :hammer_and_wrench:
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If you feel I would be a great fit for any job opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach out: [nindi@ninxsoft.com](mailto:nindi@ninxsoft.com) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nindigill/)
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Thank you :bow:
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---
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<img align="left" width="128" height="128" src="README%20Resources/App%20Icon.png">
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# MIST - macOS Installer Super Tool
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  [](https://github.com/ninxsoft/Mist/actions/workflows/linting.yml) [](https://github.com/ninxsoft/Mist/actions/workflows/unit_tests.yml) [](https://github.com/ninxsoft/Mist/actions/workflows/build.yml)
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A Mac utility that automatically downloads macOS Firmwares / Installers:
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## :information_source: Check out [mist-cli](https://github.com/ninxsoft/mist-cli) for the companion command-line tool!
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##  Check out [#mist](https://macadmins.slack.com/archives/CF0CFM5B7) on the [Mac Admins Slack](https://macadmins.slack.com) to discuss all things Mist!
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## Features
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- [x] List all available macOS Firmwares / Installers available for download:
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- Display names, versions, builds, release dates and sizes
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- Optionally show beta versions of macOS
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- Filter macOS versions that are compatible with the Mac the app is being run from
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- Export lists as **CSV**, **JSON**, **Property List** or **YAML**
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- [x] Download available macOS Firmwares / Installers:
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- For Apple Silicon Macs:
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- Download a Firmware Restore file (.ipsw)
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- Validates the SHA-1 checksum upon download
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- For Intel based Macs (Universal for macOS Big Sur and later):
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- Generate an Application Bundle (.app)
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- Generate a Disk Image (.dmg)
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- Generate a Bootable Disk Image (.iso)
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- For use with virtualization software (ie. Parallels Desktop, UTM, VMware Fusion, VirtualBox)
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- Generate a macOS Installer Package (.pkg)
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- Supports packages on **macOS Big Sur and newer** with a massive 12GB+ payload!
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- Optionally codesign Disk Images and macOS Installer Packages
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- Cache downloads to speed up build operations
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- Select custom Software Update Catalogs, allowing you to list and download macOS Installers from the following:
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- **Standard:** The default catalog that ships with macOS
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- **Customer Seed:** The catalog available as part of the [AppleSeed Program](https://appleseed.apple.com/)
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- **Developer Seed:** The catalog available as part of the [Apple Developer Program](https://developer.apple.com/programs/)
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- **Public Seed:** The catalog available as part of the [Apple Beta Software Program](https://beta.apple.com/)
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- **Note:** Catalogs from the Seed Programs may contain beta / unreleased versions of macOS. Ensure you are a member of these programs before proceeding.
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- Validates the Chunklist checksums upon download
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- Automatic retries for failed downloads!
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**Note:** Depending on what **Mist** downloads, you may require allowing **Full Disk Access** for **Mist** via [System Settings](https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/mh15217/13.0/mac/13.0):
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## Build Requirements
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- Swift **5.7** | Xcode **14.0**.
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- Runs on macOS Monterey **12.0** and later.
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## Download
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Grab the latest version of **Mist** from the [releases page](https://github.com/ninxsoft/Mist/releases).
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## Credits / Thank You
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- Project created and maintained by Nindi Gill ([ninxsoft](https://github.com/ninxsoft)).
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- JP Simard ([jpsim](https://github.com/jpsim)) for [Yams](https://github.com/jpsim/Yams), used to export lists as YAML.
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- Josh Kaplan ([jakaplan](https://github.com/jakaplan)) for [Blessed](https://github.com/trilemma-dev/Blessed) and [SecureXPC](https://github.com/trilemma-dev/SecureXPC), which are used to support the Privileged Helper Tool.
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- The Sparkle Project ([sparkle-project](https://github.com/sparkle-project)) for [Sparkle](https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle), used to auto update Mist.
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- Callum Jones ([cj123](https://github.com/cj123)) for [IPSW Downloads API](https://ipswdownloads.docs.apiary.io), used to determine macOS Firmware metadata.
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## License
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> Copyright © 2023 Nindi Gill
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> Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
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> of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
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> in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
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> to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
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> copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
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> furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
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>
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> The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
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> copies or substantial portions of the Software.
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>
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> THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
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> IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
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> FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
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> AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
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> LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
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> OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
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> SOFTWARE.
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