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Description:
Utility that automatically downloads firmwares and installers

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.30@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: macos installer firmware utility developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask mist

About:
Mist is a native macOS app that automates the discovery and downloading of Apple firmwares and installers. It provides a graphical interface to fetch specific versions of macOS, macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, and macOS Big Sur directly from Apple's servers. The tool simplifies the process of obtaining installer files for creating bootable USB drives or archival purposes.

Key Features:

Graphical interface for browsing and downloading macOS installers
Supports downloading specific versions of macOS, Ventura, Monterey, and Big Sur
Can create bootable USB installers automatically
Displays firmware information and download progress

Use Cases:

Creating bootable USB installers for macOS upgrades or clean installations
Archiving specific versions of macOS installers for future use or testing

Alternatives:

installinstallmacos.py – Command-line script offering similar functionality but lacks a native GUI
macOS Terminal (softwareupdate) – Built-in tool but limited to downloading currently supported macOS versions only

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