u/CoolDownDude

Give your mac some personality
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Give your mac some personality

Hello, I just launched my first app. Atmos is your all in one MacOS customizer for wallpaper, background audio, cursor skins, cursor effects, and widgets. I hope you guys get the chance to give the app a try and DM me some reviews.

getatmos.app

btw: i understand that this app is new so send me a message and I'll give you a liscense key to use :)

u/CoolDownDude — 13 hours ago
🔥 Hot ▲ 74 r/MacOS

Allow your mac to feel alive

Hello, I just launched my first app. Atmos is your all in one MacOS customizer for wallpaper, background audio, cursor skins, cursor effects, and widgets. I hope you guys get the chance to give the app a try and DM me some reviews.

getatmos.app

btw: i understand that this app is new so send me a message and I'll give you a liscense key to use :) also dont forget to upvote ><

edit: I might be sleeping right now just shoot me a DM and i will send u a key when i wake up
edit2:thanks for testing, from testing and feedback i managed to find some issues.

  1. intel and M1 incompatability
  2. weird crashes
  3. fit and fill ratios
  4. tutorial
  5. idk actually but i dont wanna delete 5
  6. all the above has been fixed

edit3: does anyone have recommendations for other subreddits i can show my app in

edit4: btw new update pushed, just go into your current app's settings and goto the updates page and check new releases, or download the new version from atmos site

u/CoolDownDude — 13 hours ago
GeminiCLI Alternative??

GeminiCLI Alternative??

Note: AI generated post body

I came across a version of Claude Code that runs on Vertex AI instead of Anthropic

Stumbled on this repo and thought it was pretty interesting:

https://github.com/ayellowplum/gemma

Basically someone took Claude Code’s open-source base and replaced the entire auth + API layer so it runs on Google Cloud Vertex AI instead of Anthropic.

What it does

  • Removes the need for a Claude API key / Anthropic account
  • Uses Google Cloud auth instead
  • Connects directly to Vertex AI endpoints
  • Works with Gemini models (2.5 Pro, and newer ones coming)

Why it’s interesting

A couple things stood out to me:

  • You can use the $300 free GCP credits instead of paying for API usage right away
  • Gemini models (especially 2.5 Pro) are getting pretty competitive for coding tasks
  • Vertex is generally cheaper depending on usage

At the same time:

  • Claude Code has a really clean internal agent system
  • Gemini CLI is… not great

So this kind of ends up being:

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What they changed (from what I can tell)

  • Replaced Anthropic auth with Google Cloud auth
  • Rewrote API calls to hit Vertex instead of Claude
  • Removed Anthropic dependencies
  • Adjusted request/response handling for Gemini

When this might be useful

  • If you like how Claude Code works but don’t want to rely on Anthropic
  • If you want to experiment using free credits first
  • If you’re already using GCP / Vertex

Requirements (roughly)

  • Google Cloud project
  • Vertex AI enabled
  • Some basic setup (project ID, region, auth)

It still looks like a work in progress, but the idea is pretty solid.

Curious if anyone here has tried something similar or has thoughts on using Vertex as a backend for coding agents.

u/CoolDownDude — 3 days ago
Introducing Gemma - A Modified Version of Claude Code that runs on Gemini Models and Any other GC Vertex AI models

Introducing Gemma - A Modified Version of Claude Code that runs on Gemini Models and Any other GC Vertex AI models

Note: this message was formatted via ChatGPT

I rebuilt Claude Code to run on Google Vertex AI (use your $300 free credits + Gemini 2.5 Pro)

Although you do need to Configure Vertex AI and choose which model you want to use.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a project where I took Claude Code’s open-source base and rebuilt the authentication + API layer to run entirely on Google Cloud Vertex AI.

Repo: https://github.com/ayellowplum/gemmaSupport: https://buymeacoffee.com/ayellowplum

What this is:

  • A rebranded version called Gemma
  • Based on Claude Code’s architecture (clean, agent-oriented system)
  • Fully replaced Anthropic auth + API with Vertex AI

What’s different:

  • No Claude API key
  • No Anthropic account
  • Native Google Cloud / Vertex AI integration
  • Uses the $300 free GCP credits
  • Works with Gemini models (2.5 Pro, upcoming 3.x, etc.)

Why this matters:

Models like Gemini 2.5 Pro (and upcoming 3.x) are already extremely competitive in real-world coding tasks, and in many cases perform on par with or better than top-tier models like Claude Opus, while also being significantly cheaper.

At the same time:

  • Claude Code → very clean internal agent system
  • Gemini CLI → currently pretty limited / rough UX

This project combines:

  • Claude Code’s architecture + UX
  • with Gemini / Vertex’s models + pricing + free credits

What I changed (high level):

  • Replaced Anthropic auth with Google Cloud auth
  • Rewrote API layer for Vertex endpoints
  • Removed Anthropic dependencies entirely
  • Adapted request/response handling for Gemini models

Use cases:

  • Run a Claude-style coding agent on Gemini
  • Use the $300 free credits instead of paying upfront
  • Plug into existing GCP workflows
  • Experiment with newer Gemini models in a better interface

Requirements:

  • Google Cloud project
  • Vertex AI enabled
  • Basic env setup (project ID, region, auth)
  • There is a detailed build tutorial on the repo

Still a work in progress (especially around stability + edge cases), but it’s already usable.

Would love feedback, contributions, or people trying to break it.

u/CoolDownDude — 3 days ago