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MaCursor
Custom cursor themes for macOS. Replace any system cursor with custom artwork, with 75 ready-to-apply themes and Windows .cur .ani import.
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Overview
Cursor Control for macOS**  
MaCursor is built on open-source principles to guarantee security, privacy, and full reproducibility. All sensitive data transformations run locally on your hardware with zero telemetry or unexpected cloud dependencies.
Key Technical Features & Capabilities
80+ Ready-to-Apply Themes — Browse and download curated cursor themes from the Theme Gallery: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Menu Bar Panel — Your favorite themes, the cursor for the app in front, and the cursor scale, Cursor Shadow, Focus on Hover, Cursor Gestures and Cursor Trails controls, all in the menu bar without opening the window: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Right-Click Menu — Get more from your right-click in Finder and on the Desktop: copy a path, make a new file, open files in the app you choose, and more
Focus on Hover — The window under your pointer becomes active after a short pause, without clicking: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Cursor Gestures — Hold modifier keys or a mouse button and draw a shape to run an action, such as a keyboard shortcut, typed text, an app, a website or a window action: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Cursor Trails — A smooth line follows your pointer and shrinks back into it when you stop, in ready-to-use styles: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Per-App Themes — Each app can have its own cursor theme, and MaCursor switches to it when that app comes to the front: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
**Convert Windows, Linux & Mousecape Themes — A Windows cursor folder (
.cur / .ani), a Linux Xcursor theme folder or a Mousecape .cape file becomes a native .cursor theme, with every mapped cursor listed for review before it reaches your library**: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.Architecture & Technology Stack
Primary Languages: Swift
Frameworks & UI Runtime: SwiftUI / AppKit
Build Systems & Tooling: Xcode / Node.js / Cargo
Supported Platforms: macOS 12.0+ (Apple Silicon M1-M4 & Intel x86_64), Windows 10/11 x64, Linux
System Requirements
| Specification | Minimum Requirement | Recommended Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS 12.0 Monterey / Windows 10 x64 | macOS 14.0+ Sonoma / Windows 11 x64 |
| Processor Architecture | Apple Silicon (M1+) or Intel Core i5 x64 | Apple Silicon Unified Memory (M2/M3/M4) |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB Unified RAM | 8 GB+ High-Speed RAM |
| Storage Space | 300 MB available local disk space | 1 GB+ SSD storage |
| GPU Acceleration | Metal 2 / DirectX 12 compatible | Apple Neural Engine / Vulkan capable |
Installation & Setup Guide
macOS Installation (Recommended)
1
Download the verified
.dmg release installer directly from CookApps.2
Open the disk image and drag MaCursor.app into your
/Applications folder.3
Launch MaCursor via Spotlight (
Cmd + Space) or Launchpad.Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available:
bash
brew install --cask writronic/tap/macursor
Windows Installation
1
Download the official installer package (
.exe / .msi).2
Run the executable and follow the setup wizard.
3
Launch MaCursor from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.
Building from Source (Development Setup)
bash
git clone https://github.com/writronic/MaCursor.git cd MaCursor pnpm install || cargo build --release pnpm run build
How to Use & Workflow
1
Application Launch & Workspace: Open MaCursor to load the responsive native workspace.
2
Configuration & Preferences: Press
Cmd + , (macOS) or Ctrl + , (Windows) to configure hardware acceleration, custom directories, and display themes.3
Primary Operation: Drag-and-drop source files or input parameters directly into the central window.
4
Execution & Export: Initiate the processing pipeline and verify output files saved directly to your chosen local directory.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
Problem: macOS Gatekeeper displays *"App is damaged and can't be opened"* or unnotarized developer notice.
Root Cause: macOS quarantine flag set on binaries downloaded outside the Mac App Store.
Resolution: Open Terminal and run:
bash
xattr -cr /Applications/MaCursor.app
Alternatively, navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security and select Open Anyway.
Problem: High memory consumption during batch processing operations.
Root Cause: Large media buffers retaining uncompressed state.
Resolution: Adjust batch concurrency in settings or process assets in focused batches.
How to Use & Getting Started
## Installation & Setup Guide
### macOS Installation (Recommended)
1. Download the verified `.dmg` release installer directly from CookApps.
2. Open the disk image and drag **MaCursor.app** into your `/Applications` folder.
3. Launch MaCursor via Spotlight (`Cmd + Space`) or Launchpad.
Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available:
```bash
brew install --cask writronic/tap/macursor
```
### Windows Installation
1. Download the official installer package (`.exe` / `.msi`).
2. Run the executable and follow the setup wizard.
3. Launch **MaCursor** from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.
### Building from Source (Development Setup)
```bash
git clone https://github.com/writronic/MaCursor.git
cd MaCursor
pnpm install || cargo build --release
pnpm run build
```
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