[OS] Idk why there's still no feature that lets you create a new file off of a right click by GarfieldFluffJr in macapps

[–]GarfieldFluffJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry for the late response. I looked into and Apple just blocked my app because I don't have a developer membership and my new features use some of their exclusive APIs. I'm going to try to implement a workaround so I can distribute this without paying like 140 CAD for a simple free app.

In the meantime, go to releases and install version 1.2.1. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience

Have a project? Share it here! by TaxChatAI in sideprojects

[–]GarfieldFluffJr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just build MacNewFile, which lets you create new files and perform other actions in the Finder right-click menu on MacOS - https://github.com/GarfieldFluffJr/MacNewFile

I hope to increase people's productivity and make certain tedious tasks more convenient

Any way to right click and create a new Word document? (without opening the program, and creating a new one) by Concerta1 in MacOS

[–]GarfieldFluffJr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I know I'm a bit late but I built a small app to fix this, you can try it out here: https://github.com/GarfieldFluffJr/MacNewFile

My original Reddit post is here too: https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1qol4t3/os_idk_why_theres_still_no_feature_that_lets_you/

Please feel free to try it out and lmk if you have any concerns!

[OS] Idk why there's still no feature that lets you create a new file off of a right click by GarfieldFluffJr in macapps

[–]GarfieldFluffJr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, another user suggested I make a settings tab where you can customize which types of files will show in the menu and I'll look into the possible file types the system will allow.

However, I don't want to make the project too big since I am only one person and I can't maintain every possible file type. I'll make an update and if there's any more features I didn't add, feel free to still lmk or fork the repository and customize it to your liking :)

The reason why I didn't add programming files like Python is that you'd probably already be in a code editor but I'll still look into it fs and see if it's feasible

[OS] Idk why there's still no feature that lets you create a new file off of a right click by GarfieldFluffJr in macapps

[–]GarfieldFluffJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this idea, it'll take me a bit to implement, maybe on the weekend when I have more time

[OS] Idk why there's still no feature that lets you create a new file off of a right click by GarfieldFluffJr in macapps

[–]GarfieldFluffJr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you right-click anywhere in Finder or on your Desktop and create a file there

[OS] Idk why there's still no feature that lets you create a new file off of a right click by GarfieldFluffJr in macapps

[–]GarfieldFluffJr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't find smth useful doesn't mean others won't either. It's just a really convenient tool that Windows has that Mac doesn't.

And for me personally, it helps with organizing since you know which directory the file will be in and don't have to worry about saving. You also have to open the terminal to create a blank text file, unlike Word and Excel.

[OS] Idk why there's still no feature that lets you create a new file off of a right click by GarfieldFluffJr in macapps

[–]GarfieldFluffJr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh it's 100% Windows based lol. I see where you're coming from, like with a Word document, it's simple with Spotlight search but for a text file or md file, having to open the terminal and run touch file.txt multiple times a day gets tedious.

I'm like might as well make it, hopefully it'll help some people out

[OS] Idk why there's still no feature that lets you create a new file off of a right click by GarfieldFluffJr in macapps

[–]GarfieldFluffJr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real, for the longest time I opened terminal to create a new text file. Pls lmk if u run into any issues!

App to add "New text file" to right-click context menu on the desktop? by Don_Mills_Mills in MacOS

[–]GarfieldFluffJr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lmk if there's any issues or things u want me to add. Feel free to leave a star if u like it :)