Oct 18, 2014 It's really a great little app. I'm on a brand new, less-than-a-month-old Macbook Pro running 10.9.3. I'm having problems with intermittently having to re-install my transparent dock - sometimes when I log in, it's back to the ugly frosty background with the crappy border/corners. Install EasySIMBL, which is an extension manager for Mac OS X apps and move it to an Applications folder. Open it up, and make sure to check Use SIMBL Download SafariStand plugin, extract it and finally drag & drop.bundle file into the EasySiMBL application. EasySIMBL updates an old OS X tool that allows you to add functions to apps using plugins. Instead of digging into an app settings menu, these plugins basically just inject new code with new.
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Developer(s) | Mike Solomon |
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Preview release | |
Operating system | Mac OS X |
Type | Loader |
Website | culater.net/software/SIMBL/SIMBL.php |
SIMBL (short for SIMple Bundle Loader, formerly Smart InputManager Bundle Loader, and pronounced like symbol or cymbal), is an application enhancement (InputManager bundle) loader for Mac OS X developed by Mike Solomon. It helps third-party developers modify and add functionality to applications developed with the Cocoa environment without access to the source code. SIMBL loads code via the InputManager system, which was developed to support foreign input methods. Plugins using SIMBL have advantages over normal InputManager modifications such as targeted code loading into specific applications. Designed for Solomon's PithHelmet, SIMBL is now used by other developers. The most popular use of SIMBL is to add functionality to the AppleSafariweb browser which did not have an Apple-authorized plugin system until version 5 in 2010.
SIMBL was developed in response to the restrictive licensing and costs of Application Enhancer and the drawbacks of loading code blindly through the InputManager mechanism.[1]
Installation[edit]
SIMBL is installed like any other InputManager.[clarification needed] As such, it is restricted to certain locations depending on the version of Mac OS X installed. In default installations, it is located in /Library/InputManagers. In versions of Mac OS X prior to Mac OS X Leopard, SIMBL could be installed per-user.[2] In plugin installations, the SIMBL package is automatically installed. Since SIMBL injects code into running processes, buggy plugins can cause process- or even systemwide problems.[3][4]
Plugins[edit]
Plugins for SIMBL are Cocoa bundles that add various functionality to Cocoa applications. They can be placed by the user manually through Finder or by an installer to /Library/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins. It may also be placed in the user-specific home directories.[1]
Advantages over InputManager Plugins[edit]
SIMBL bundles may be disabled by removing the plugin and restarting the application. With normal InputManager hacks, the user must log out and log in. Also, the normal InputManager mechanism is loaded for all Cocoa applications, providing the possibility of incompatibility and unexpected application behavior. SIMBL only loads bundles for specific and identified applications.[1]
Leopard restrictions on InputManager plugins mean their installation can only be done system-wide. SIMBL plugins may be installed per-user if SIMBL is installed system-wide.
Update Compatibility[edit]
SIMBL plugins must specify which versions of the application that they will run with; running a more recent version of the application with the plugin activated will cause an error dialog to appear.[5] Like all unsupported hacks, the amount of work required to update a plugin depends on the size of the update.[6]
Development[edit]
Development of SIMBL plugins require knowledge of Cocoa reverse-engineering. SIMBL works only with Cocoa applications, not Carbon or other kinds of applications.[7]
No licensing payment is required to use SIMBL, unlike APE, although a donation is suggested. The source to SIMBL is also freely available.[1]
Alternatives[edit]
- Application Enhancer by Unsanity
- PlugSuit by the Afloat authors (Compatible with SIMBL plugins)[8]
- EasySIMBL by Norio Nomura (built upon original SIMBL plugin, compatible to 10.7 & 10.8)[9]
- mySIMBL by w0lfschild (macOS 10.9 and above)[10]
References[edit]
- ^ abcdSolomon, Mike 2006. SIMBL, http://www.culater.net/software/SIMBL/SIMBL.php
- ^Oddgard, Alllen, 2007, 'InputManagers on Leopard' http://blog.macromates.com/2007/inputmanagers-on-leopard/
- ^Apple Inc, 2003 'Safari 1.1: Safari Quits Unexpectedly When PithHelmet Is Installed' , http://support.apple.com/kb/TA21363?viewlocale=en_US
- ^Nevyn, 2006 'Fixing God's Problems' 'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2009-12-23. Retrieved 2008-10-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^Bohon, Cory, 2008. 'SIMBL Plug-in woes after 10.5.3' http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/28/simbl-plug-in-woes-after-10-5-3/
- ^Solomon, Mike 2007. 14 Nov 2007, 'TerminalColors in Leopard' http://www.culater.net/thc/index.php?entry=/Development/terminal_colors_leopard.txtArchived 2008-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Stødle, Daniel 14 Nov 2005 , 'Re: Loading code into an arbitrary Cocoa application' 'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2008-10-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)>
- ^Waldo, Brian, 2008. Say Goodbye to SIMBL, http://macapper.com/2008/04/28/plugsuit-say-goodbye-to-simbl/
- ^https://github.com/norio-nomura/EasySIMBL
- ^https://github.com/w0lfschild/mySIMBL
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SIMBL&oldid=918913134'
Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. EasySIMBL 1.7.1 is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling EasySIMBL 1.7.1 may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
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When installed, EasySIMBL 1.7.1 creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete EasySIMBL 1.7.1 from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall EasySIMBL 1.7.1 in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling EasySIMBL 1.7.1.
Manually uninstall EasySIMBL 1.7.1 step by step:
Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of EasySIMBL 1.7.1 from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:
1. Terminate EasySIMBL 1.7.1 process(es) via Activity Monitor
Before uninstalling EasySIMBL 1.7.1, you’d better quit this application and end all its processes. If EasySIMBL 1.7.1 is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select EasySIMBL 1.7.1 in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with EasySIMBL 1.7.1 in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn’t work, then try Force Quit).
2. Delete EasySIMBL 1.7.1 application using the Trash
First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.
Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn’t appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, and select Applications in the list), search for EasySIMBL 1.7.1 application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the EasySIMBL 1.7.1 icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.
For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the “X” in its left upper corner. Click the “X” and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.
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3. Remove all components related to EasySIMBL 1.7.1 in Finder
Though EasySIMBL 1.7.1 has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of EasySIMBL 1.7.1, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of EasySIMBL 1.7.1 can be found in the Preferences folder within your user’s library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.
Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library
Search for any files or folders with the program’s name or developer’s name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.
Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:
- /Library/Preferences/
- /Library/Application Support/
- /Library/Caches/
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Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for EasySIMBL 1.7.1. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
4. Empty the Trash to fully remove EasySIMBL 1.7.1
If you are determined to delete EasySIMBL 1.7.1 permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven’t mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.
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Tips for the app with default uninstall utility:
You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.
Automatically uninstall EasySIMBL 1.7.1 with MacRemover (recommended):
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1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder.
2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select EasySIMBL 1.7.1 appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.
3. Review EasySIMBL 1.7.1 files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm EasySIMBL 1.7.1 removal.
The whole uninstall process may takes even less than one minute to finish, and then all items associated with EasySIMBL 1.7.1 has been successfully removed from your Mac!
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