Is it dead? Yes, for modern macOS. But for those of us still nursing a 2012 MacBook Pro or a classic Mac Pro, this little utility is still a lifesaver.
Apple changed the underlying structure of macOS system volumes with Big Sur (the Signed System Volume). Creating a bootable drive for modern macOS is now much more complex, and DiskMaker X’s lightweight script-based architecture can no longer keep up. diskmaker 7.0.1
Here is everything you need to know about version 7.0.1—and why you should still keep it in your toolkit. DiskMaker X is a free, open-source utility that automates creating bootable macOS installers. While Apple includes the createinstallmedia command in Terminal, DiskMaker X provides a friendly graphical interface. Is it dead
It automatically finds your downloaded "Install macOS.app" and handles the complex task of erasing, partitioning, and writing the drive. Let’s be clear: DiskMaker X 7.0.1 is not for modern macOS versions (like Ventura, Sonoma, or Sequoia). This version specifically targets the Intel era. Apple changed the underlying structure of macOS system
[DiskMaker X official site] (link to softpedia or official github) Do you still use DiskMaker X, or have you moved on to createinstallmedia? Let me know in the comments below.