hackintool ☆
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Description:
Hackintosh patching tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.1.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 3,359  |  Forks: 262  |  Language: Objective-C  |  Category: System utilities
Tags: hackintosh macos system-utility opencore acpi
Install: brew install --cask hackintool
About:
Hackintool is a macOS utility designed for creating and managing Hackintosh systems. It simplifies the patching process for hardware compatibility, including generating SSDTs, configuring bootloaders, and managing kexts. Its primary value is providing an all-in-one graphical interface for tasks typically handled via complex command-line tools.
Key Features:
  • Generate SSDTs and ACPI patches
  • Configure OpenCore and Clover bootloaders
  • Manage kernel extensions (kexts)
  • Create USB port mapping
  • System information and hardware validation
Use Cases:
  • Building a new Hackintosh from compatible PC hardware
  • Troubleshooting and updating an existing Hackintosh installation
  • Creating custom USB maps and ACPI patches for system stability
Alternatives:
  • OpenCore Configurator – A graphical editor specifically for OpenCore bootloader configuration, whereas Hackintool offers broader system patching and hardware analysis.
  • ProperTree – A Python-based plist editor popular for OpenCore, but lacks Hackintool's automated patching and hardware reporting features.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 20, 2025 9:51am 4.1.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 2bd52653
Sep 15, 2025 12:17pm 4.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 4612e66f
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 4.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 996f9f3c
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