Desktop
NightShift
NightShift
1.6

4.8

HomeInternet UtilitiesNightShift
NightShift free download for Mac

NightShift1.6

30 June 2007

Auto-download Safari WebKit engine updates.

  • NightShift for Mac - review, screenshots
  • NightShift for Mac - review, screenshots

Overview

NightShift automatically downloads and updates WebKit, the Safari HTML rendering engine, to the latest nightly version. No user intervention is required, everything is fully automated.

  • Downloads WebKit nightly build from Web server
  • Mounts the disk image
  • Creates a backup of the previous version on disk
  • Copies the new nightly build to its default location
  • Launches the new version of WebKit
  • Option to undo latest install and revert to last version
  • Option to show the change log for past week

What's new in NightShift

Version 1.6:
  • Downloads the new numbered nightlies
  • Removed the change log option (use the RSS feed instead)

Related articles

Join over 500,000 subscribers.

Subscribe for our newsletter with best Mac offers from MacUpdate.

How would you rate NightShift app?

17 Reviews of NightShift

5
Anonymous
03 July 2005
Version: 1.0

Most helpful

Seems to work fine. Much easier and faster than downloading source via CVS and building it locally. The nightly builds of WebKit don't seem to render the Acid2 test perfectly (compared to the reference) but they do get it much better than the OEM WebKit v412. I assume other websites are rendered more accurately as well.
(0)
Desterwallaboo
31 August 2009
Version: 1.6
There is a an issue with 10.6 Snow Leopard and NightShift.... it will download Webkit builds fine, but it is unable to overwrite the old version of Webkit. It keeps getting Applescript errors.
(0)
5
Thajeztah
04 February 2009
Version: 1.6
Now that recent webkit builds have an update-feature built-in, I will no longer be using Nightshift. However, having used this program for the last couple of years I decided to post a 5 star rating to thank the developer of this small, handy application. Much appreciated!
(0)
Brentrn
22 April 2008
Version: 1.6
The Webkit URL preference within NightShift needs to be changed to: http://nightly.webkit.org/builds/latest/mac It works great after making this change
(0)
Satcomer
18 March 2008
Version: 1.6
Application works great at getting the latest WebKit.
(0)
Lactoso
12 June 2007
Version: 1.5
Anyone know where I can get a copy of this? The developer's website has exceeded their alloted bandwidth. :-(
(0)
Koodough
08 January 2007
Version: 1.5
Umm? Is NightShift not suppose to have any windows at all. On start up the application doesn't do anything. I don't get a window and the read me from the help menu won't work. I download another NightShift 1.5 and I still get the same results. I'm running a Powerbook Ti 1 Ghz OS X 10.4.8 I went though the read me that was with the app and I still can't get the window I see from the screenshots. NOTE: I can get the window File>About NightShift to work.
(0)
5
Anonymous
01 November 2005
Version: 1.3
Installed and works without a problem even though it's stated that it requires OS 10.4 or greater and my OS is 10.3.9
(0)
Anonymous
17 October 2005
Version: 1.2.1
Tried to run 1.2.1, but it stalled on the last step (installing the nightly build) with an applescript error "Volumes://.app not found." Located a copy of 1.2.0 on the dev's website, and it seems to run fine. I'll stick with that till the problem's resolved. I'm using latest everything (OS, equipment, etc). As for the product itself, I can't really tell that much difference from the stock Safari but the pages do seem to load a bit speedier, which is nice. For those who don't mind being on the bleeding edge (and taking a chance that a bad nightly could cause browsing issues), this is really quite handy.
(0)
Show comment (1)
Anonymous
17 October 2005
Version: 1.2.1
webkit won't launch for me. it bounces in the dock and never gets launched. Anybody know why???
(0)
Show comment (1)
5
Anonymous
04 September 2005
Version: 1.1
So far, so good. These nightly builds actually render pages better and seem to make Safari run better. Kudos to the Nightshift team.
(0)
Anonymous
03 September 2005
Version: 1.1
er...what changes does this make then? i mean, does it alter safari or will i only see changes if i use the webkit browser as that just seems to crash when opened. and are widgets affected?
(0)
Show comments (4)
5
Anonymous
30 July 2005
Version: 1.1
Whenever NightShift downloads a new version of WebKit.app the icon is missing (it's the default app icon)! I have to get info on the app, click the icon and then cut, past and cut again to get the proper gold rimmed icon. Weird.
(0)
Anonymous
15 July 2005
Version: 1.1
no funktion. if I start Nightshift, nothing happens. I can see the Icon of the application also I can see the menu, but they don't have any funktion. I can't change the settings because the settings window is invisible. what's wrong? do somebody have any idea???
(0)
Show comment (1)
5
Anonymous
12 July 2005
Version: 1.1
Quality Software. Thank you.
(0)
Anonymous
07 July 2005
Version: 1.1
I don't know if this is a feature or a bug. When you set the WebKit application as your default web browser, whenever you click on a link in another program, new icon of WebKit is shown in the Dock, even though there is one copy running... If this has some special reason, please, tell me. Thanks
(0)
Show comment (1)
3.5
Anonymous
04 July 2005
Version: 1.0
works nice, makes a file called webkit.app in your applications folder and it uses the new webkit. renders acid 2 test fine.
(0)
5
Anonymous
03 July 2005
Version: 1.0
Seems to work fine. Much easier and faster than downloading source via CVS and building it locally. The nightly builds of WebKit don't seem to render the Acid2 test perfectly (compared to the reference) but they do get it much better than the OEM WebKit v412. I assume other websites are rendered more accurately as well.
(0)

More apps

LinkAssistantIP LocatorWireless GrapherxwepgenShakesPeerTorrent Searcher XDyn UpdaterMachCMSParagon NTFS for MacAdobe Flash Player for MacMicrosoft Outlook for MacKeePassX for MacRAR for Mac
Free

4.8

App requirements: 
  • Intel 32
  • PPC 32
  • Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
This app is no longer supported by it's developer. You can find similar apps here.

Downloaded & Installed 17,656 times

New and Recently Updated
Brave
Brave
Secure, Open-Source browser.
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Modern and fast Web browser.
Termius
Termius
SSH client.
NordVPN
NordVPN
Military-grade protection online.
Firefox ESR
Firefox ESR
Firefox for system administrators.
Firefox
Firefox
Fast, safe Web browser.

Discover New Mac Apps. Save money with MacUpdate Promo & keep your Mac software secure and up-to-date with MacUpdate Desktop.

© 1997-2020 MacUpdate. All rights reserved.