The Mac app started as a dumb question: can you use font ligatures to turn AI into 💩? Turns out yes. Ironically, I used AI to figure out how. The Chrome extension came after — web fonts don't always cooperate. So mostly this is me poking fun. It's also a small nudge to be a little more mindful of the din around AI. Starting, apparently, with your font files.
Enshittifier is a playful Mac app and Chrome extension that replaces every instance of "AI" with a 💩 emoji — either by patching your system fonts with custom ligatures or by rewriting text in your browser. Born from a dumb question about font ligatures, it's a satirical tool that pokes fun at the hype cycle around artificial intelligence. The Mac app modifies font files so that any "ai" you type or see renders as a pile of poo, while the Chrome extension does the same on any webpage you visit. It's a lighthearted reminder that not everything needs to be AI-powered.
The Mac app patches your installed font files with custom ligatures that automatically turn any "ai" character pair into a 💩 emoji. Once applied, the change is system-wide — every app that uses those fonts will show the replacement, from text editors to web browsers.
The Chrome extension works independently of your system fonts, rewriting "AI" to 💩 on any webpage you visit. It's a lightweight, toggleable tool that runs in the background and doesn't require font modifications, making it ideal for users who want the effect only in their browser.
Both the Mac app and the Chrome extension are available on GitHub, allowing anyone to inspect, modify, or contribute to the code. The project is transparent about its satirical intent and encourages tinkering.
"Peace was never an option."
That's the tagline for the Mac app — and it captures the irreverent spirit of the whole project. Enshittifier doesn't pretend to be a serious productivity tool. It's a deliberate, cheeky response to the noise around AI, built by someone who actually likes AI as a tool but dislikes the hype. The irony isn't lost: the creator used AI to figure out how to make the font ligatures work. The result is a product that's both a technical curiosity and a quiet protest, all wrapped in a single emoji.
You're looking for a quick laugh, enjoy font-level hacks, or want a subtle way to signal your skepticism about AI hype without getting into arguments. It's also worth a look if you're curious about how font ligatures work on macOS or how a Chrome extension can rewrite page content in real time. Just don't expect it to solve any real problems — that's kind of the point.
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