Here is a collection of software I've made. There are no huge applications like Word or Photoshop, but I believe they can improve your work and bring you more fun.

Some of these programs don't have English manuals (I'm sorry my English isn't good enough) but they all have English interfaces and they are based on the standard Mac interface (Human Interface Guideline), so once you start to use these softwares, you can find them very easy to handle/use without any guidance. Please feel free to download and try them.



- What's New -
11/20  Sync!Sync!Sync! Ver3.6
Change to count up the number of files which should be processed. etc.


11/10  ResizeIt Ver2.3
Add AppleScript Support.

10/29  MacNote3 Ver1.4.0
Change the iPhone/iPod touch sync function to synchronize the data with its hierarchical structure. etc.

10/26  No.1 Ver1.0
New Release

9/20   Clover Diary  Ver2.5
"Auto save" function was added.

6/28  FLNewsBrowser Ver1.3.1
Keep up with the change of script pages


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(Sync!Sync!Sync!) - Universal -  ScreenShot

Do you have backup copy of your data? If your hard disk drive breaks, you can buy apps and musics but you can never buy back original data like documents, photos, emails, etc.

Sync!Sync!Sync! helps you to make copies of your data by synchronizing two folders. It's very easy to set up, and once this is done, all you have to do is push a button. Of course, Sync!Sync!Sync! can also run automatically while you are away from home, or sleeping.

It's also AppleScript compatible, so you can make your own backup flow. There are some sample scripts in the package, so please try to find out what system works best for you.

Mac OS X 10.5 has an elegant backup system ("Time Machine") but if you want to use it, you have to prepare a huge empty HDD. If you don't have one, or you want to make backup through a network (like iDisk), Sync!Sync!Sync! is a better choice.

Sync!Sync!Sync! limited edition (LE) is freeware. It can make 3 backup sets and instant backup is not available. Sync!Sync!Sync! unlimited edition is shareware and it doesn't have any limitation. It costs $15. Please refer to
licensing information.

11/20 v3.6 Change to count up the number of files which should be processed. etc.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3.9 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 Sync!Sync!Sync!3.6(1.37MB)  

(MacNote3) - Universal -  ScreenShot

MacNote3 is a new and highly-developed version of the earlier MacNote. It retains all of the features of MacNote, while offering a wide range of more sophisticated features in addition. These include facilities for the selection of multiple pages and the exportation of images. It still has the familiar interface, and very quickly responds to commands. MacNote3 is similar to Notepad, or Scrapbook (these are applications familiar to users of Mac OS9), and so is easy to use. Also, via AppleScript ―or by means of regular expressions ― it allows the user to edit text.

Features

1. Simplicity
The most important feature of MacNote3 is its simplicity. It can be used in a fairly intuitive way, and there is no need to pay any attention to its file structure, or worry about saving data. New data is saved automatically and in a manner compatible with unhindered use. I hope that, for purchasers, MacNote3 will always be the stationery of first recourse.

2. Link
The user is able in any MacNote3 page, to install links to URLs, Files, other pages of MacNote3 and messages in Mail.app. Thus, pages can serve as an application launcher or a bookmark. In OSX 10.4 or higher, it is possible also to make a link to a message in Mail.app, so it's easy to organize a To-Do page.

3. Multi-Window and Tab
MacNote3 allows the opening of multiple windows. In addition, multiple pages can be opened, via a tab, in one window.

4. Incremental Search
MacNote3 provides a swift incremental search. The user can quickly locate a needed page, even though it may be hidden among many others. MacNote3 also provides a list of "Frequently-used pages" and "Recently-used pages", so the user is free to store as many pages as required.

5. AppleScript
MacNote3 is AppleScript compatible. Text data from MacNote3 can be transferred to another application via AppleScript. For example: templates for creating mail messages may be stored in MacNote3, and by employing AppleScript, new email messages can be created from these templates. Or, by means of AppleScript, lyrics from iTunes can be imported into a newly-created page. AppleScript can edit text of MacNote3 too, so it's easy to insert HTML tags and so on. Of course you can write a new script and expand the ability of MacNote3 by yourself.

6. Iconize
If the user so desires, MacNote3 windows can be made to appear as tiny icons, and thus can be displayed separately on the desktop. In this mode a MacNote3 window is unobtrusive, yet allows the convenient entering of new data.

7. Export to iPod
It's easy to export page data to an iPod, and therefore memos can be read on an iPod. MacNote3 can export its page data to any kind of iPod - from the oldest models to the most recent touch iPod or iPhone (with the exception of shuffle). If memos are edited when using an iPod touch or iPhone, MacNote3 automatically imports the new data when the appliance is synced.

8. Compatible with other standard services of Mac OSX
MacNote3 is compatible with other services that apply in Mac OSX. A new page can be created via the "Service" menu of another application; a page in MacNote3 can be opened via Spotlight; a page previewed via QuickLook, and so on.

MacNote3 is shareware, and costs $15 ($16 if payment is made online). You can try it for 30 days free of charge. After this trial period, MacNote3 shows an alert every time you launch the it. Please refer to
licensing information.

8/9 v1.4.0 Change the iPhone/iPod touch sync function to synchronize the data with its hierarchical structure. etc.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3.9 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 MacNote3 1.4.0(3.2MB)  

(No.1) - Universal -  ScreenShot

No1 is a simple arithmetic exercises of the mind. Make the result of expressions to "1", by changing the operators "+, -, ×, ÷". Those operators can be changed by clicking.
For example
 2+7+9+4=1
should be changed to
 2×7-9-4=1
One game can be done in 1, 2 minutes so it can be a good small pastime.
iPhone version is also available.

10/26 v1.0 New Release

Requirements  MacOSX10.4.11 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 No.1 (198KB)  

(iLingual) - Universal -  ScreenShot

iLingual helps you localize other applications. There are other localizing tools like AppleGlot but, for many, they are too complicated and too difficult to use. I wanted an easier, more "Mac"-feeling tool, so I created iLingual.

There are no complicated settings; just drag and drop files, and you are ready. It has a dictionary, of course, and so you don't need to repeat work you have already done. You can just focus on a small number of keywords.

If you want to use iLingual for commercial use (to localize shareware, package-ware or to localize for payment) then iLingual is shareware and costs $30. Please check the
documentation about licensing.

However, if you want to use iLingual for non-commercial use (to localize freeware or to localize as volunteer) then it is freeware. Feel free to use it.

2/9 v1.2 Combined dictionary features in main window. etc

Requirements
 MacOSX10.3.9 or later ( Intel Mac available ) and DeveloperTools

 iLingual 1.2(2.1MB)  

(ResizeIt) - Universal -  ScreenShot

ResizeIt allows you to change the size of multiple images simultaneously. It can also convert file formats at the same time.

11/10 v2.3 Add AppleScript Support.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3.9 or later ( Intel Mac available )


(Lyrics) - Universal -  ScreenShot

Lyrics is a very simple piece of software that just shows the lyrics that iTunes is playing in a window. It never bothers you with needless functions.

The package includes a source code so that you can modify it yourself.

12/8 v1.3 Add feature to edit and save lyrics.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later ( Intel Mac available )


(gamaguchi) - Universal -  ScreenShot

gamaguchi is a very simple, easy to use household accounts software. It's especially suitable for the use of one person.

One attractive feature of this software is its simplicity.

Even if accounting software has many useful functions, it's of no use if entries cannot be made on any day you choose. This software focuses on regular daily use. So if you have previously experienced disappointment in keeping accounts data, please try this software.

This software is AppleScript compatible. By using script, you can add daily common payments (for example, coffee) with a single click. Also you can create an accounting report and (every 10 days, for example) send it to yourself by email. There are several sample scripts in the package, so please try them.

gamaguchi is shareware ($10). You can try it for 60 days free of charge. After this trial period, free of charge every time you launch the application, gamaguchi reminds you that it's shareware. Please check the
documentation about licensing.

By the way, in Japanese, "gamaguchi" literally means "frog’s mouth", and a small purse (like this icon) is called "gamaguchi". (It does look like a frog’s mouth, doesn't it?)


9/22 v2.1 Added Balance List window. etc

Requirements  MacOSX10.2 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 gamaguchi 2.1(1.5MB)  

(LookUpDictionary) - Universal -  ScreenShot

"LookUpDictionary" helps you to look up words with "Dictionary" of MacOSX. It automatically looks up the word you selected in front most window or you copied, so it can be helpful when you reading long document or browse website.

11/11 v1.0 New launch

Requirements  MacOSX10.4 or later ( Intel Mac available )


(Rili) - Universal -  ScreenShot

Rili is a very simple, small calendar.

You can design it as you like, and it will change its opacity automatically, so it will never bother you.
Rili is just enough to check the calendar.
1/19 v2.1 Add compatibility to "Spaces" of MacOX10.5.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 Source code (172KB)  

(Clover Diary) - Universal -  ScreenShot

Clover Diary, though simple, provides basic functions for keeping a diary ― like calendar view, password protection, and others. It also has some functions that might encourage you make entries in your diary everyday. So, even if you've tried in the past to keep a diary and failed, Clover Diary can help.

In addition, it can make html files, so you can add your diary page to your home page.

This software is "Donation-ware". If you want to use it, please make a donation to a charity like the Red Cross, UNICEF, or any organization you are interested in. It doesn't imply any donation to me.

9/20 v2.5 "Auto save" function was added.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3.9 or later ( Intel Mac available )


(TryC) - Universal -  ScreenShot

TryC is for writing and running small C program. It's just for C learners.

Mac OS X includes Developer Tools, a developing environment for making Macintosh applications. However, if someone wants to study programming using C, Xcode is too big and too complicated for beginners, to write a small sample program. TryC is very suitable for beginners.

You don't need to launch a huge Xcode application, or type unfamiliar commands in Terminal. Using TryC, you can write, compile and run a C, C++ and Ruby program just like TextEdit. It's only available to compile one source code file but it's enough for trying sample programs.

I hope you enjoy studying C, and that some day you will graduate to Cocoa.

7/14 v1.3.1 Fixed bugs that TryC couldn't run C source file two straight times.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later ( Intel Mac available ) and DeveloperTools


(gooDict) - Universal -  ScreenShot

gooDict is a simple dictionary application. It contains Japanese, English-Japanese and Japanese-English dictionaries. It must be useful for people who are studying Japanese.

It allows you to look up dictionary through "Service" function from other Cocoa application. And gooDict can automatically look up the selection of other Cocoa application at background. (Not available in Safari) It also can automatically look up the content of pasteboard. So if you find an unknown word, you just select or copy that word and gooDict shows you the meaning of that word.

gooDict uses
goo as a dictionary.


Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 gooDict 3.0(133KB)  

(CalcBMI) - Universal -  ScreenShot

CalcBMI helps you to calculate
BMI (Body Mass Index) from height and weight. Control your weight and maintain good health with this software!

The package contains source code; it's very simple source, so it may be useful for people studying Cocoa.

6/10 v1.2 Add good looking icons. Thanks wakaba!

Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 CalcBMI(515KB)  

(100Mac) - Universal -  ScreenShot

100Mac is a simple 100-cell calculation program.

100-cell calculation is invented in order to develop a fundamental mathematic capacity of elementary school students in Japan. There are 10 numbers in first row and 10 numbers in first column. Simply add two numbers from the top and the left (10×10=100 times), as shown in the
screen shot.

It's devised for small kids but it's also good for adults who want to keep their brain younger and healthier. When you feel sleepy or tired, try to make a calculation. As a result, maybe your mind will become much sharper.

If you feel it's too easy, you can download a source code so that you can adjust the program to your own capabilities.
5/15 Ver1.0.2 Added English resources and manual.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 100Mac 1.0.2(151KB)  
 100Mac 1.0.2 Source Code (129KB)  

(FLNewsBrowser) - Universal -  ScreenShot
FLNewsBrowser is an application for accessing to news provided by
NHK Radio Japan.

NHK Radio Japan broadcasts Japanese news in several different languages on the Web. It provides not only audio data, but also complete transcripts. So, this data is very useful for foreign language students; especially for improving their listening skills.

You can access this audio and transcript very easily through the FLNewsBrowser. Just launch the application, and you’re ready to study. Enjoy your studies, with FLNewsBrowser!

So far, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), French, Korean,Portuguese, Russian and Spanish are available.
6/28 v1.3.1 Keep up with the change of script pages.

Requirements  MacOSX10.4.11 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 FLNewsBrowser1.3.1(176KB)  
 Source code (112KB)  

(MacNote) - Universal -  ScreenShot

MacNote is a "Notepad" for Mac OS X.

You can use it just as you used the Notepad application in MacOS 9, but also you can use it in Mac OS X style, with toolbar and drawer. You can also paste images into it, and use it as a scrapbook.

There is also
MacNote3, an advanced version of MacNote. It has more functions than MacNote, such as text links and multi-windows.


Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 MacNote1.0.4(145KB)  
 Source code (171KB)  

(MacSSController) - Universal -  ScreenShot

MacSSController helps you make your Mac to start/shut down/sleep on schedule. It can, for example, start/wake up your computer at midnight so that you can run backup tools while you are sleeping, or it can start in the morning before you wake up, and download new Podcast episodes.

MacSSController would be much more convenient and useful when used in conjunction with
SUL.

Maybe you already know that you can set a schedule by using the "Energy Saver" pane of "System Preferences", but this allows you to set only one schedule. MacSSController lets you set as many schedules as you want.

To set a schedule requires a "root" password.


Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later ( Intel Mac available )

 MacSSController1.0.1(164KB)  

(SUL) - Universal - 

SUL switches "Login Items", depending on the time and day of week. It will, for example:
  • Launch business apps like Word when you start your Mac up on a weekday morning.
  • Launch hobby apps when you start up at night, or on the weekend.
  • Launch backup tools when you start at midnight.
SUL will be much more convenient and useful when used with
MacSSController.

Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later
 SUL(143KB)  
 Source code (129KB)  

(QaLL) - Universal - 

QaLL terminates every running applications at once. With the touch of a button, it will also relaunch all applications that have been terminated by QaLL. Of course, you can specify apps that you don't want to terminate.

Mac OS X is able to run many apps in parallel, but sometimes ― especially when you play a game or run a big application ― the processing speed can be slowed down by of other open apps. So, you can use QaLL to close down needless processes and therefore feel comfortable running big apps. After you quit the big application, you can launch all the smaller apps again by clicking a single button, and quickly and easily get back to your work again.


Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later
 Source code (90KB)  

(LaLL) - Universal - 
LaLL is for making a set of files and applications. You can create, for example, a set like "Business" or "Programming A", and thereby launch many apps and files at once. (You can create these kind of things via AppleScript, but LaLL is much easier than AppleScript.) Also, LaLL can quit un-needed applications, so through LaLL, you can conveniently change the whole environment.


Requirements  MacOSX10.3 or later

 Source code (109KB)  

 

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