A repository with Apple ecosystem softwares (open-source if it's possible), you can use on non-Apple devices / operating systems
- AirDrop
- AirPlay
- Apple Music
- Apple Protocol
- Apple tools
- HomeKit
- iCloud suite
- iMessage
- Operating Systems
- Other
Platform : Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, macOS, iOS, Android
Description : Drop any files to any devices on your LAN. No need to use instant messaging for that anymore.
License : BSD 3-Clause License
Link : https://landrop.app/
Platform : iOS/Android/Linux/macOS/Windows
Description : Share files to nearby devices. Free, open source, cross-platform.
License : MIT
Link : https://localsend.org/
Platform : macOS
Description : An unofficial Google Nearby Share app for macOS
License : Unlicense | https://choosealicense.com/licenses/unlicense/
Link : https://github.com/grishka/NearDrop
Platform : Unknown
Description : An open Apple AirDrop implementation written in Python
License : GNU/GPLv3
Link : https://github.com/seemoo-lab/opendrop | https://owlink.org/
Platform : Web
Description : ShareDrop is a free, open-source web app that allows you to easily and securely share files directly between devices without uploading them to any server first.
License : MIT
Link : https://www.sharedrop.io/
Platform : Web
Description : The easiest way to transfer files across devices
License : GNU/GPLv3
Link : https://snapdrop.net/
Platform : Android
Description : WarpShare is an Android app that enables file transfer using AirDrop-like functionality from your Android device to Mac.
License : Apache-2.0 license
Link : https://github.com/moseoridev/WarpShare
Platform : Web
Description : Simple, private file sharing with end-to-end encryption.
License : Unknown
Link : https://wormhole.app
Platform : Java compatible systems
Description : Fairly good working example of java based airplay music streaming app from PC to Airplay speakers/server. Uses JmDNS lib for searching airplay devices on local network.
License : Unknown
Link : https://github.com/pmjagtap/Airplay_Music
Platform : Microsoft Windows
Description : AirServer is the most advanced screen mirroring receiver for Mac and PC. It allows you to receive AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast streams, similar to an Apple TV or a Chromecast device.
License : Proprietary
Link : https://www.airserver.com/download
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : AirPlay For Linux
License : Unknown
Link : https://github.com/init1lham/AirUx
Platform : Android
Description : AirPlay client for Android
License : GNU/GPLv3
Link : https://github.com/tutikka/DroidPlay
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : Enabling Airplay just like on Apple OSX on Ubuntu and possibly other non-apple OSes
License : MIT
Link : https://github.com/openairplay/openairplay
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : Apple airplay and raop protocol server
License : Multiple (show GitHub page of the project)
Link : https://github.com/juhovh/shairplay
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : AirPlay and AirPlay 2 audio player (Only audio)
License : Unknown (but it's open-source)
Link : https://github.com/mikebrady/shairport-sync
Platform : Microsoft Windows
Description : This project provides a simple installer and system tray utility for the open-source Shairport Sync project, allowing you to stream lossless audio from Apple devices to your PC.
License : GPL-3.0 license
Link : https://github.com/trewrad/shairport-sync-windows
Platform : Unix
Description : AirPlay Unix mirroring server
License : GNU-GPLv3
Link : https://github.com/antimof/UxPlay
Platform : Microsoft Windows
Description : AirPlay Server compiled for Windows 11
License : MIT
Link : https://github.com/9000000/UxPlayerAirServer
Platform : Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Store)
Description : Mirroring of Screen of Apple Devices
License : Proprietary
Link : https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9P8CGJJV7T2C
Platform : Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, macOS
Description : An open-source, community-oriented Apple Music client for Windows, Linux, macOS, and more.
License : AGPLv3
Link : https://github.com/ciderapp/Cider | https://cider.sh/
Platform : Web
Description : Apple Music...ish
License : AGPLv3
Link : https://github.com/Musish/Musish | https://musi.sh/
Description : afpfs-ng/libafpclient is an open source client for the Apple Filing Protocol
Link : https://github.com/simonvetter/afpfs-ng
Description : Go package to scan paper documents 📄 from a scanner 🖨️ via the network 🕸️ using the Apple AirScan (eSCL) protocol.
Link : https://github.com/stapelberg/airscan
Description : Apple Continuity Protocol Reverse Engineering and Dissector
Link : https://github.com/furiousMAC/continuity
Platform : Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux (unofficial), macOS, iOS (AltStore)
Description : A home for apps that push the boundaries of iOS. No jailbreak required.
License : AGPLv3
Link : https://altstore.io/ | https://github.com/rileytestut/AltStore | For GNU/Linux : https://github.com/NyaMisty/AltServer-Linux
Platform : Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Store)
Description : WIP feature rich iOS/tvOS sideloading application written in Rust.
License : MIT, BSD-3-Clause licenses
Link : https://github.com/claration/Impactor
Platform : Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, macOS, iOS
Description : An alternative to Cydia Impactor and AltServer for ALL computers.
License : Unknown (but it's open-source)
Link : https://usescarlet.com/ | https://github.com/DebianArch64/DebProvision
Platform : Microsoft Windows, macOS
Description : The new & best way to sideload your favorite games and apps to your Non-Jailbroken iOS device, or Apple Silicon Mac!
License : Unknown
Link : https://sideloadly.io
Platform : GNU/Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows
Description : Open-source cross-platform iOS app sideloader (yep, even Linux is supported). Alternative to Sideloadly, AltServer, SideServer, Cydia Impactor, iOS App Signer…
License : GPL-3.0 license
Link : https://github.com/Dadoum/Sideloader
Description : ESP-32 implementation of Apple Homekit Accessory Protocol(HAP)
Link : https://github.com/younghyunjo/esp32-homekit
Platform : RaspberryPiOS, GNU/Linux, macOS, Docker, Microsoft Windows, FreeNAS (BSD)
Description : HomeKit support for the impatient.
License : Apache-2.0 license
Link : https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge | https://homebridge.io/
Platform : Web
Description : A Vapor 3 website to easily browse HomeKit accessories.
License : MIT
Link : https://github.com/BalestraPatrick/HomeKitty | https://homekitty.world/
Platform : GNU/Linux (via Snap Package Manager)
Description : Apple iCloud suite for GNU/Linux system's like Ubuntu
License : GNU/GPLv3
Link : https://snapcraft.io/install/icloud-for-linux/ubuntu
Platform : Microsoft Windows
Description : Apple iCloud suite on Windows (Windows 7 and later)
License : Proprietary
Platform : GNU/Linux, macOS
Description : Python app to work with pictures and associated metadata from Apple Photos on macOS. Also includes a package to provide programmatic access to the Photos library, pictures, and metadata.
License : MIT license
Link : https://github.com/RhetTbull/osxphotos
Platform : Docker
Description : An Alpine Linux container for the iCloud Photos Downloader command line utility
License : Unknown (but it's open-source)
Link : https://github.com/boredazfcuk/docker-icloudpd
Platform : Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, Android
Description : Get Apple Services on your Android, including iMessage and FaceTime, with your Android number.
License : Apache License
Link : https://openbubbles.app
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : pearOS is a Linux distro that aims to look and behave like Apple’s macOS, is once again in active development with a new base, design, installer, and more.
License : GNU/GPLv3 and Pear Public Licence
Link : https://pearos.xyz
Platform : Microsoft Windows
Description : ☄️ AirPods desktop user experience enhancement program, for Windows and Linux (WIP)
License : GNU/GPLv3
Link : https://github.com/SpriteOvO/AirPodsDesktop
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : A simple shell script to install Apple Color Emoji on any Linux distro.
License : MIT License
Link : https://aarnav-tech.github.io/apple-color-emoji-installer/
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : Apple Studio Display and Pro Display XDR monitor brightness control for Linux
License : GNU/GPLv2
Link : https://github.com/rewgs/asdcontrol
Platform : Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Store)
Description : Tired of missing those important iPhone notifications while using your Windows PC ? iNotifi to the rescue !
License : Proprietary
Link : https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9N9DTZ97WN9V
Platform : Android, GNU/Linux
Description : AirPods libreated from Apple's ecosystem.
License : AGPLv3
Link : https://github.com/kavishdevar/librepods
Platform : Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Store)
Description : The MagicPods introduce the IOS experience of AirPods to Windows.
License : Proprietary
Link : https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9P6SKKFKSHKM
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : Apple dynamic HEIF wallpapers on GNU/Linux.
License : MIT License
Link : https://github.com/bcyran/timewall
Platform : GNU/Linux
Description : udev rule to enable apple superdrive on linux
License : Unlicense