Macs Fan Control is an open-source repository supporting the development of Macs Fan Control, a powerful macOS utility that gives users granular control over the thermal behavior of Apple computers. While the GitHub repo primarily tracks issues, feature requests, and localization files for the application, the utility itself allows real-time monitoring and control of fan speeds based on temperature sensors, helping users balance cooling performance and acoustics. It supports a wide range of Macs, including recent Apple Silicon models with M3/M4 chips, and can adjust fans to respond to specific temperature sources, not just default system profiles. Users commonly employ this tool to keep systems cooler under heavy workloads or to reduce fan noise in quiet environments. Macs Fan Control bridges gaps left by the default macOS thermal management, especially for users running demanding software or older machines with less efficient heat dissipation.
Features
- Custom fan speed profiles for different temperature sensors
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Support for modern Apple Silicon (M3/M4) sensors
- Quiet mode and performance-oriented fan curves
- Ability to target specific hardware components
- Multi-monitor and accessory detection improvements