Live system statistics
Shows live CPU, RAM, SSD, and network information in a compact dashboard for at-a-glance monitoring.
Wokyintosh
Wokyintosh is a retro Macintosh-inspired system monitor for macOS that combines live CPU, RAM, SSD, and network statistics with local weather and Now Playing information from Apple Music or Spotify. It is suited to Mac users and retro display setups that need a compact ambient dashboard.
Overview
Wokyintosh is a small native macOS system monitor that brings live hardware statistics, weather, and media playback information into a single retro Macintosh-inspired dashboard. It was created for a Wokyis M5 Retro Dock Station display and is also intended for Mac users who want a similarly styled desktop monitor.
Version 1.0 provides live CPU, RAM, SSD, and network information alongside local weather, Apple Music or Spotify Now Playing details, and album artwork. The app follows macOS light and dark appearance automatically and is distributed as a downloadable macOS application or can be built from the public source repository.
Features
Now Playing integration
Displays current Apple Music or Spotify playback information and album artwork using macOS automation.
Local weather
Uses Core Location and granted location access to display local weather.
Automatic appearance
Automatically follows macOS light and dark appearance settings.
Retro visual design
Combines a retro Macintosh-inspired interface with a short classic-Mac-inspired startup screen.
Native macOS implementation
Runs as a native macOS app implemented with Swift, AppKit, and WebKit/WKWebView.
Use cases
At-a-glance Mac monitoring
Keep CPU, memory, SSD, and network activity visible in a compact dashboard while working on a Mac.
Retro display setups
Use the app as a visual dashboard for a Wokyis M5 Retro Dock Station or another retro-inspired display setup.
Ambient media playback display
See the current song and album artwork from Apple Music or Spotify without switching to the media app.
Desk and workspace dashboards
Combine local weather with basic system information in a desktop or secondary-screen dashboard.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Combines system statistics, weather, and media playback in one dashboard.
- Supports Now Playing information from both Apple Music and Spotify.
- Uses a retro Macintosh-inspired interface with automatic macOS appearance switching.
- Runs locally without a Wokyintosh account; version 1.0 states that it includes no analytics.
- Available as an MIT-licensed public project with instructions for building from source.
Cons
- Version 1.0 requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.
- The downloadable app is not Apple-notarized and may require a manual Gatekeeper approval on first launch.
- Settings, theme controls, and broader dashboard customization are listed as future roadmap ideas rather than current features.
FAQ
What macOS versions does Wokyintosh support, and how is it installed?
Wokyintosh 1.0 requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. Download the Wokyintosh-1.0.0-macOS.zip archive, extract it, move Wokyintosh.app to Applications, and open it.
What should I do if macOS blocks Wokyintosh on first launch?
The app is distributed without an Apple Developer ID and is not notarized. If macOS blocks the first launch, Control-click or right-click the app and choose Open. If necessary, use System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway. The project advises bypassing Gatekeeper only for a copy downloaded from its official repository.
What permissions does Wokyintosh request?
Wokyintosh can display local weather when Location permission is granted. It may also request Automation access to read Now Playing information from Apple Music or Spotify.
Does Wokyintosh require an account or include analytics?
Yes. The project states that system statistics and playback information are read locally, no Wokyintosh account is required, and version 1.0 does not include analytics.
Can Wokyintosh be built from source?
Yes. Clone or download the repository, then run Build Wokyintosh.command. The resulting app is created at build/Wokyintosh.app, and the documented workflow uses Apple’s Command Line Tools rather than requiring the full Xcode application.
Quick Facts
- Category
- System Monitor
- Platform
- macOS 13 Ventura or later
- Latest documented release
- Wokyintosh 1.0.0
- Distribution
- ZIP download or build from source
- License
- MIT License
- Source
- github.com/SalarFarahani/Wokyintosh
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