: Some websites offer direct download links for macOS versions. Be cautious : Downloading software from unverified sources can expose your Mac to malware.
Download macOS Catalina from the App Store.
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 10.15.7 Alternative & Community Tools
If you are already on macOS Catalina or later, you can force a direct download of the full installer using this Terminal command:
A: Yes. The same genuine DMG or .app installer works for Hackintosh builds, though you will also need the appropriate bootloader (OpenCore or Clover) and kexts.