# Itsyhome macOS (open-source desktop utility)

> Itsyhome macOS is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. A native macOS menu bar app for controlling your smart home devices. It has 997 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at nickustinov/itsyhome-macos.

A native macOS menu bar app for controlling your HomeKit and Home Assistant smart home. Connects via WebSocket API for real-time updates. On first launch, choose your platform. Switch anytime in Settings → General.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/nickustinov/itsyhome-macos |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 997 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://itsyhome.app |
| Official | no |
| Category | Archivers, cleaners & system utilities |
| Latest release | none on GitHub |
| Last commit | Sep 1, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/nickustinov/itsyhome-macos/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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