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IBM Cloud Application Tools 2 is a menu bar application that's streamlined for local environment setup and management on macOS. By using IBM Cloud Application Tools 2, you can easily install and update {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} tools and CLIs, change CLI deployment targets, and quickly access common {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} links. {:shortdesc}
To get up and running, download IBM Cloud Application Tools 2 Beta for macOS 
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From the Tools tab, you can install, access, and update the {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} CLI and command line interface plug-ins.
Figure 1. Tools tab for managing CLIs and plug-ins
From the Quick Links tab, you can access links to the {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} catalog and dashboard, system status and account management settings, and product documentation and support.
Figure 2. Quick Links tab for accessing the console, product documentation, and support
From the Profile tab, you can manage user account preferences and deployment targets. For example, by specifying a different region, org, or space, you can modify the bx target for all installed CLIs and plug-ins. There's also an option to provide feedback from this tab.
Figure 3. Profile tab for managing user account preferences and CLI deployment targets