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Clover Bootloader
What it is
Clover Bootloader starts macOS, Windows and Linux systems in UEFI or legacy modes. It can use a machine's UEFI firmware directly or run CloverEFI to emulate UEFI, and the project supports Macs and PCs with UEFI or BIOS firmware. Its graphical interface can be customized with themes, icons, fonts, background images, animations and mouse pointers. Users can create boot entries and add support for other operating systems. The interface can save preboot logs, screenshots and original OEM ACPI tables for diagnostics. Settings are stored in an XML config.plist file in EFI/CLOVER. A Secure setting restricts booting to signed binaries when Secure Boot is enabled in firmware. The project is released under the BSD 2-Clause License, which permits source and binary redistribution. The releases page lists version 5175 as the latest release, with six assets. The README directs users to AppleLife, InsanelyMac and macos86.it support forums.
For and against
For
- Supports UEFI and BIOS firmware.
- Can boot macOS, Windows and Linux.
- Boot entries and operating-system support can be customized.
- GUI supports themes, animations and mouse pointers.
- BSD 2-Clause license permits redistribution.
Against
- Configuration uses an XML config.plist file.
- Build instructions cover macOS and Ubuntu 19.10.
- Latest listed release is version 5175.
The verdict
Clover combines multiboot support with configurable boot entries and a customizable interface. Users should be comfortable managing its configuration file and choosing firmware and boot settings.
Who it suits
Clover Bootloader suits users configuring startup options on Macs or PCs with UEFI or BIOS firmware. It is relevant to people who need custom boot entries or a configurable boot menu across operating systems.
Plans and prices
Open source
BSD 2-Clause license · source and binary redistribution permitted
Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Boot customization
- Users can create custom boot entries and add support for other operating systems.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Build platforms
- The build instructions provide procedures for macOS and Ubuntu 19.10.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Clover uses an XML config.plist file stored in the EFI/CLOVER folder.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Diagnostics
- The GUI can save preboot logs, screenshots and original OEM ACPI tables.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Firmware modes
- It can boot through UEFI firmware directly or through CloverEFI UEFI firmware emulation.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Graphical interface
- Its GUI supports themes, icons, fonts, background images, animations and mouse pointers.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Hardware support
- The project supports Macs and PCs with UEFI or BIOS firmware.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The releases page lists version 5175 as the latest release and shows six assets.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository is released under the BSD 2-Clause License, which permits redistribution and use in source and binary forms.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- OpenCore integration
- Clover uses parts of OpenCorePkg for kext injection and patching through OpenCore libraries.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- CloverBootloader is a bootloader for macOS, Windows and Linux in UEFI and legacy modes.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security option
- Its Secure setting restricts booting to signed binaries when Secure Boot is enabled in firmware.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project README points users to AppleLife, InsanelyMac and macos86.it support forums.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Theme integration
- The README links to a separate CloverThemes theme manager and theme repository.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
