wechsel

wechsel (/ˈvɛksəl/) claims to simplify the interaction with bluetooth connections on macOS. Instead of using the builtin Bluetooth menu bar, you can seamlessly switch between bluetooth audio devices using your keyboard. The tool offers a global hotkey to display a Spotlight-like window. It seeks to be a more generic alternative for similar tools like ToothFairy and AirBuddy. The implementation is based on the work of blueutil and utilizes the system level IOBluetooth framework.

Installation

Install using homebrew:

brew cask install friedrichweise/wechsel/wechsel

or download the application from the release-page.

Problem: “wechsel.app” is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Bin.

Run:

xattr -cr /Applications/wechsel.app

Development Setup

git clone git@github.com:friedrichweise/wechsel.git
carthage update --platform macos
open wechsel.xcodeproj

Create a new release

• update version Number in "Project Settings" -> "Target" -> "wechsel"
• run "Product" -> "Archive"
• draft an new release on github and upload the zipped wechsel.app
• publish the release
• edit wechsel.ruby in /usr/local/Homebrew/Library/Taps/friedrichweise/homebrew-wechsel/Casks
  • bump version number
  • update checksum for zip file
  • run brew style wechsel and brew audit wechsel
  • push changes to https://github.com/friedrichweise/homebrew-wechsel

Dependencies

• MASShortcut v2.4
• LaunchAtLogin v4.2.0
• swift-timeago