desktop-composer ☆

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Description:
Appearance manager for the system and individual applications

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0.1@0 | Tracked Since: Feb 10, 2026

Links: Homepage | @apptorium | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos customization theming productivity ui utility

Install: brew install --cask desktop-composer

About:
Desktop Composer is a macOS utility that provides granular control over the visual appearance of the system and individual applications. It allows users to modify themes, icons, and other interface elements, offering a higher degree of personalization than standard system settings. Its main value proposition is enabling users to customize their desktop environment and app interfaces to improve aesthetics and workflow efficiency.

Key Features:

System-wide theme and appearance management
Per-application visual customization
Icon replacement and management
Dynamic desktop and interface tweaks
User-friendly graphical interface for complex settings

Use Cases:

Customizing the macOS desktop and dock appearance for personal preference
Applying consistent themes and icons across multiple applications for a unified workflow
Modifying the look of specific apps to reduce visual clutter or improve readability

Alternatives:

LiteIcon – A free, more focused tool specifically for system icon replacement, with less comprehensive theming options.
cDock – Primarily focuses on customizing the macOS Dock's appearance and behavior, lacking broader system or app theming.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 10, 2026 7:00pm	1.0.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	055514f3
Feb 10, 2026 6:03am	1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	58be9e7d