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Description:
Open app store

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.6.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: open-source app-store macos software-management gui

Install: brew install --cask overt

About:
Overt is an open-source app store for macOS that allows users to discover, install, and manage applications from various sources through a unified interface. It provides a streamlined alternative to the Mac App Store, focusing on transparency and user control. The tool simplifies software management by aggregating updates and installations in one place.

Key Features:

Unified app discovery and installation
Open-source and transparent architecture
Simplified update management
Support for multiple software sources

Use Cases:

Discovering and installing open-source Mac applications
Managing software updates outside of the Mac App Store
Finding alternatives to proprietary App Store software

Alternatives:

Homebrew – Homebrew is a CLI package manager for developers, whereas Overt focuses on a GUI-first experience for general app discovery and management.
Mac App Store – The official Mac App Store is a closed ecosystem, while Overt provides an open-source alternative with broader software availability.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:45pm	0.6.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	5c6128c4
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm	0.6.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	a4ab0898