The reports of OCLP's death are greatly exaggerated...

Summary (Open Core Legacy Patcher “not dead” update)

• Main claim: Reports that Open Core Legacy Patcher (OCLP) is “dead” are greatly exaggerated. The creator argues OCLP is still actively developed, even if progress has slowed.

• Release/status overview:

  • Development continues on two tracks:
    • OCLP 2.5.0: targeted at Current Mac support.
    • OCLP 3.0.0: a future version that may support macOS “Tahoe” (spoken as “Mac OS Tahoe”).
  • Development has slowed due to departures from the team, described as a major impact—similar to losing key players in any volunteer/work group.

• Team changes mentioned:

  • Makola (Mcola/Macola): described as an early major contributor; the speaker says Makola is now working for Apple.
  • Edu (Edu Kvass): credited as a major contributor (speaker references GitHub contributions). In February, Edu reportedly posted that he can’t continue due to serious mental health conditions, so there will be no new patches/updates from him.
  • Jas: described as contributing a large amount. The speaker does not state it as a confirmed departure, but speculates Jas may be less involved due to the slower pace—while noting active work on a related project.

• Related software highlighted (Jas / “Powerfox”):

  • The speaker mentions “Powerfox,” described as a new browser for older PowerPC Macs (including G5 and lower).
  • Motivation: older Macs can’t properly browse modern web pages due to browser compatibility limits.
  • Positioned as an example of continued innovation outside OCLP, even if OCLP core development is slower.

• Donation / Open Collective update (March 27, 2026; posted by “Dicape”):

  • Context: Apple announced at WWDC that macOS Tahoe is the last Intel Mac release.
  • Project concern: after Tahoe, the feasibility is uncertain (Apple Silicon support timelines are unclear).
  • As a result, the project decided to:
    • Stop taking new donations and cancel recurring donations.
    • Refund donations made in the last 30 days (subject to platform limits).
  • Nuance emphasized: they state they are still working on Tahoe support, but cannot commit to a specific OCLP Tahoe update with certainty.
  • Framed as “not dead,” but with reduced ability to guarantee delivery.

• Evidence of continued development activity:

  • Another developer (Dan K) reportedly posted on MacRumors about T2-related development and current work as of March 22, 2026.
  • The speaker also claims there were recent commits within the last two weeks, presented as direct rebuttal to “abandoned/dead” claims.

• Community/tutorial angle and expectations:

  • OCLP is framed as a long-running hobby/volunteer project, emphasizing developers’ spare-time constraints and that real life comes first.
  • The speaker stresses patience and sets expectations that Tahoe-related changes may take longer—especially with fewer contributors.
  • He says he will continue covering OCLP and providing walkthroughs/tutorials when there is something new to demonstrate.

• Impact/ethos and testimonials (non-technical, but emphasized):

  • OCLP is said to keep old Macs usable for people who can’t afford new hardware, including references to users in lower-income regions.
  • Anecdotal examples include:
    • A 12-year-old first-time install
    • An 85-year-old running a newer macOS (Sequoia) via OCLP

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Main speakers/sources mentioned

• “Mr. Macintosh” (main speaker/narrator)
• Makola (credited developer; now said to work at Apple)
• Edu / Edu Kvass (major contributor; reportedly stopped work due to mental health)
• Jas (contributor; associated with “Powerfox”)
• Dicape (source of the Open Collective donation update)
• Dan K (source of the MacRumors post about ongoing development)