gibMacOS

gibMacOS

by CorpNewt
Utilities

Download macOS installers directly from Apple servers for Hackintosh USB creation

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gibMacOS

Note

This is a utility tool, NOT a kext. It does not need to be installed in your EFI.

gibMacOS is a Python script that downloads macOS components directly from Apple’s servers. It can download full macOS installers, build Internet Recovery USB drives, and create macOS Install Applications.

Overview

To install macOS on a Hackintosh, you need a macOS installer. gibMacOS downloads the installer components directly from Apple’s software update servers, allowing you to create a bootable USB installer even without access to the Mac App Store.

Features

  • Direct Downloads: Download macOS components directly from Apple’s servers
  • Full Installers: Download complete macOS installer applications
  • Internet Recovery USB: Create bootable Internet Recovery USB drives
  • Windows Support: Create macOS installers from Windows using the included MakeInstall tool
  • Multiple Versions: Download any available macOS version

Installation

  1. Download from GitHub
  2. Extract the ZIP file
  3. Run gibMacOS.bat (Windows) or gibMacOS.command (macOS/Linux)

Requirements

  • Python 3.6 or later
  • Internet connection

Usage

Downloading macOS

  1. Launch gibMacOS
  2. Select the macOS version you want to download from the list
  3. gibMacOS will download all required components
  4. The components will be saved in the macOS Downloads folder

Creating a Bootable USB (macOS)

  1. After downloading, run BuildmacOSInstallApp.command to create a macOS Install application
  2. Use createinstallmedia to create a bootable USB: 
    sudo "/Applications/Install macOS Ventura.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia" --volume /Volumes/USB --nointeraction

Creating a Bootable USB (Windows)

  1. After downloading on Windows, run MakeInstall.bat
  2. Select your USB drive
  3. MakeInstall will create a bootable macOS installer USB

FAQ

Can I download the latest macOS?

gibMacOS can download any macOS version available on Apple’s servers. However, Internet Recovery USBs can only be built through Catalina (macOS 11+ changed the distribution method).

gibMacOS vs Mac App Store?

gibMacOS downloads the same components as the Mac App Store, but directly from Apple’s servers. This is useful if you don’t have access to the Mac App Store (e.g., on a Windows or Linux machine).

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