Boosting open source maintainers with free GitHub runners
We’re building GetMac to be fast, reliable, and developer-friendly. By supporting open source with free macOS runners, we can give something valuable to maintainers while learning how to improve our platform through real-world use.
👉 Free macOS GitHub runners for open source projects.
Yes, you read that right. Faster builds, zero cost.
Why This Matters
Maintainers know that macOS builds can be one of the slowest and most unpredictable parts of the CI/CD pipeline. That’s why we built GetMac to make the experience simpler, faster, and more transparent:
- 3x Faster Builds
Our high-performance GitHub runners dramatically cut down build times, so you spend less time waiting and more time building.
- Rich Insights
Every GitHub workflow run comes with detailed logs and performance metrics, giving you a clearer picture of how your builds perform.
- Drop-in Replacement
Switching is seamless. Just change one line in your workflow and you're ready to go.
Notice
Free access is offered to qualifying open source projects. Approvals depend on current capacity, and we apply a reasonable fair-use policy so the program stays sustainable for everyone.
How It Works
Getting access is straightforward:
1. Add Our Badge
Show your project is powered by GetMac by adding our badge to your GitHub README.md file:
[](https://getmac.io)
2. Update Your Workflow(s)
Just change your GitHub Actions workflow configuration:
- runs-on: macos-latest+ runs-on: getmac3. Contact Us
Send us a quick email with such details:
- GitHub repository URL.
- GitHub workflow(s) using macOS runners.
- GetMac Project ID.
- 2–3 sentence project description.
We'll review if we have the capacity to support your project and get back to you within 24 hours. Together, let's make open source development faster, more efficient, and more enjoyable for everyone. 🚀
— The GetMac Team