From macOS-Only to Cross-Platform: How AI Agents Enable Tool Porting

The proliferation of macOS-only developer tools has created barriers for Linux users seeking modern workflows. This article demonstrates how AI agents like OpenCode can bridge that gap by assisting in cross-platform ports—transforming a macOS menu bar app into a fully functional KDE Plasma widget through intelligent architecture redesign rather than simple code conversion. It illustrates an emerging pattern: when proprietary ecosystems exclude developers, AI-assisted porting offers a viable path forward.