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Mist

github.com/ninxsoft/Mist Mac Apps Open-source projectOpen source

Mist downloads macOS firmware and installer files through a Mac utility.

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About Mist

Mist is an open source Mac utility that downloads macOS firmware and installer files. It lists the macOS firmwares and installers available for download, with names, versions, builds, release dates and sizes. The list can optionally include beta versions, and it can be filtered to versions compatible with the Mac running the app. Apple Silicon Macs can download firmware restore files (.ipsw), and Intel-based Macs can generate application bundles, disk images, bootable ISO images or installer packages. Downloads are validated with checksums, and failed downloads are retried automatically.

Mist runs on macOS Monterey 12.0 and later. Catalogs from Apple's Seed Programs may contain beta or unreleased versions of macOS, so users should be members of those programs before using them. Depending on what is downloaded, Mist may need Full Disk Access, which is granted in System Settings. The app can be downloaded from the releases page or installed with Homebrew.

Key features

  • Lists available macOS firmwares and installers with versions, builds, release dates and sizes
  • Filters listed versions to those compatible with the Mac running the app
  • Downloads Apple Silicon firmware restore files (.ipsw) with SHA-1 checksum validation
  • Generates .app, .dmg, bootable .iso or .pkg outputs for Intel-based Macs
  • Selects Standard or Seed Program software update catalogs, including beta catalogs
  • Exports lists as CSV, JSON, Property List or YAML
Best for: Mac administrators and users who need to download macOS installers or firmware files, including for use with virtualization software.
Good for
  • Open source, with source code and a license file in the public repository
  • Validates downloads using SHA-1 firmware checksums and Chunklist checksums for installers
  • Retries failed downloads automatically
Watch out for
  • Requires macOS Monterey 12.0 or later
  • Seed Program catalogs may contain beta or unreleased macOS versions, and users must be members of those programs
  • Depending on what is downloaded, Full Disk Access may need to be allowed for Mist in System Settings

Mist at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
macOS
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Mist FAQ

Which macOS version is needed to run Mist?
Mist runs on macOS Monterey 12.0 and later.
Can Mist show beta versions of macOS?
Mist can optionally show beta versions of macOS. Seed Program catalogs may contain beta or unreleased versions, so users should be members of those programs before proceeding.
How can Mist be installed?
Mist can be downloaded from the latest release on the releases page, or installed with Homebrew by running brew install --cask mist.
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