WhatCable

macOS menu bar app that explains USB-C cable capabilities in plain English

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CategoryUtilities

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WhatCable is a macOS menu bar application that informs users in clear language about the real capabilities of each USB-C cable plugged into their Mac, including charging speed, data transfer limitations, and connected device details. It leverages macOS IOKit data, supports detailed diagnostics, and offers both a GUI and CLI interface.

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4.38

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4.88

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3.88

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4.38

Anonymous reviewer

9/14/2026

very practical nerdware. the menu bar angle makes sense because cable problems are usually annoying in short bursts, not a thing you want to turn into a whole dashboard habit.