CI/CD Automation
Headless mode (--yes) enables unattended execution in CI/CD pipelines.
Apply preferences across fleets without interactive prompts.
Pricing
macprefs Free is a full-featured tool for Apple preferences. Pro unlocks automation, advanced output formats, and powerful workflow features.
Feature Comparison
Section titled “Feature Comparison”| Feature | Free $0 forever | Pro $39 one-time Buy Now |
|---|---|---|
Apple domains (com.apple.*, NSGlobalDomain) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Plan / Apply / Rollback commands | ✅ | ✅ |
| Drift detection | ✅ | ✅ |
| Table output format | ✅ | ✅ |
| Interactive confirmation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic backup on apply | ✅ | ✅ |
JSON export format (--format json) | — | ✅ |
Headless mode (--yes) | — | ✅ |
--filter flag (plan) | — | ✅ |
| Semantic exit codes (2 = drift) | — | ✅ |
--run-id (rollback to specific run) | — | ✅ |
--baseline (export) | — | ✅ |
| Third-party app domains | — | 🔜 Coming Soon |
Why Upgrade to Pro?
Section titled “Why Upgrade to Pro?”Machine-Readable Output
JSON export (--format json) integrates with scripts, dashboards, and
monitoring tools. Parse, filter, and process output programmatically.
Precise Rollback
Target a specific run with --run-id for surgical recovery. Go beyond “undo
last change” to restore any previous state.
Smart Drift Detection
Semantic exit codes let CI pipelines detect drift automatically (exit 2).
Use --filter to focus plan output on specific domains.
How Licensing Works
Section titled “How Licensing Works”-
Purchase — Buy macprefs Pro above (or from the CLI:
macprefs upgrade) -
Receive license key — Lemon Squeezy emails your license key immediately after purchase
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Activate — Run the activation command on your Mac:
Terminal window macprefs license activate --key <your-license-key> -
Done — Pro features are unlocked instantly. No restart required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”Can I use the Free tier long-term?
Section titled “Can I use the Free tier long-term?”Absolutely. macprefs Free is a complete tool for managing Apple preferences. It’s not a trial — use it as long as you want.
What happens when I get a new Mac?
Section titled “What happens when I get a new Mac?”Deactivate your license on the old Mac (macprefs license deactivate), then activate on the new one. Your license key never expires.
How do I activate my license?
Section titled “How do I activate my license?”After purchase, you’ll receive a license key via email. Run macprefs license activate --key <key> and Pro features unlock immediately.
What payment methods are accepted?
Section titled “What payment methods are accepted?”Payments are handled securely by Lemon Squeezy. They accept credit/debit cards, PayPal, and other regional payment methods.
Is this a subscription?
Section titled “Is this a subscription?”No. macprefs Pro is a one-time purchase of $39. No recurring fees, no annual renewals.
What about third-party app domains?
Section titled “What about third-party app domains?”Third-party app domain support is a planned feature for a future release. Currently, macprefs manages Apple preference domains (com.apple.* and NSGlobalDomain). We’ll announce third-party domain support when it’s available.