# Macro Deck (open-source science and GIS app)

> Macro Deck is a free, open-source science and GIS app for Windows, macOS and Linux. The open-source macro pad with customizable widgets, powerful integrations and a secure plugin ecosystem. It has 1,548 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license.

Macro Deck is the open-source macro pad for Windows, macOS and Linux that lets you create fully customizable control surfaces for your workflows. Organize your setup into profiles and folders, then fill them with interactive widgets such as action buttons, sliders, media controls, weather displays and more.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/Macro-Deck-App/Macro-Deck |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,548 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | C# |
| Website | https://macro-deck.app |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Science, GIS & engineering |
| Latest release | v2.15.3 (Oct 1, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/Macro-Deck-App/Macro-Deck/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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