Question 1

How do I set up Reddit API access for RedditOS?

Accepted Answer

You need to create a Reddit app on Reddit's developer portal, use 'redditos://auth' as the redirect URL, and add a secrets.plist file with your client_id in the project resources, as explained in the README. This manual step is required for logging in with your account.

Question 2

RedditOS vs Apollo for Mac: which is better?

Accepted Answer

RedditOS is built with SwiftUI and focuses on native macOS integration, offering a polished, system-specific experience. Apollo is a popular iOS client with a Mac version using Catalyst, which might have more features but less native feel. Choose RedditOS for learning SwiftUI or a pure macOS app.

Question 3

Does RedditOS work on older Macs with macOS Catalina?

Accepted Answer

No, RedditOS requires macOS Big Sur or later to build and run, and the README mentions plans to drop Big Sur for Monterey, so it won't support Catalina or earlier versions. Check the release section for compatible pre-built versions.

Question 4

How can I customize the interface or add themes to RedditOS?

Accepted Answer

As a SwiftUI application, interface customization is possible by modifying the source code, but the README doesn't provide built-in theme options. You'll need to edit the SwiftUI views directly for extensive changes, which requires SwiftUI knowledge.

Question 5

Is RedditOS available on the Mac App Store for easy installation?

Accepted Answer

No, RedditOS is open-source and available only on GitHub, with pre-built versions in the release section. This means you must manually download or build it from source, rather than installing via the App Store.

Question 6

How to build RedditOS from source if I'm new to Xcode?

Accepted Answer

Download the project, open it in Xcode 12 or later on macOS Big Sur, ensure you have the secrets.plist file set up for Reddit API access, then build and run the application. The README provides basic steps, but familiarity with Xcode is helpful.

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