OpenCore Configurator

OpenCore Configurator

by mackie100projects
Utilities

GUI config.plist editor for OpenCore bootloader - visual interface for all OpenCore settings

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OpenCore Configurator

Note

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

OpenCore Configurator is a macOS native GUI application for editing OpenCore config.plist files. It provides a visual interface for all OpenCore settings with built-in validation and documentation.

Overview

OpenCore’s config.plist has hundreds of settings across many sections. OpenCore Configurator provides a structured GUI that organizes these settings into tabs and forms, making it easier to configure your Hackintosh without manually editing the plist.

Features

  • Visual Interface: GUI for all OpenCore settings organized by section
  • Built-in Validation: Validates your config.plist against the OpenCore schema
  • Documentation: Tooltips and descriptions for each setting
  • OC Snapshot: Automatically populate kext, driver, and tool entries from your EFI
  • SMBIOS Generation: Generate SMBIOS serial numbers
  • Drag and Drop: Reorder entries with drag and drop
  • OpenCore Version Support: Updated alongside OpenCore releases

Installation

  1. Download from the project website
  2. Open the downloaded DMG file
  3. Drag OpenCore Configurator to your Applications folder
  4. On first launch, you may need to right-click and select Open to bypass Gatekeeper

Requirements

  • macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later
  • An OpenCore config.plist file

Usage

  1. Launch OpenCore Configurator
  2. Open your config.plist (File > Open)
  3. Navigate the tabs to configure each section:
    • ACPI: Add SSDTs and ACPI patches
    • Booter: Configure booter settings
    • DeviceProperties: Set device properties and PCI paths
    • Kernel: Add kexts, set Quirks
    • Misc: Debug, Security, and Tools settings
    • NVRAM: Set NVRAM variables and boot arguments
    • PlatformInfo: Set SMBIOS data and serials
    • UEFI: Configure UEFI drivers and reserved memory
  4. Save your config.plist

FAQ

OpenCore Configurator vs ProperTree?

ProperTree is a general plist editor with OC Snapshot. It’s open-source, cross-platform, and doesn’t modify your plist in unexpected ways. OpenCore Configurator is macOS-only and provides a more guided experience with validation and documentation. Both are valid choices — use whichever you prefer.

Is OpenCore Configurator safe?

OpenCore Configurator is widely used in the Hackintosh community. However, it’s closed-source. Some users prefer ProperTree because it’s open-source and doesn’t make unexpected changes to the plist. Always keep backups of your config.plist.

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