calcservice
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Description:
Enter calculations into any Service-aware app
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.5.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: calculator productivity macos-service math utilities
Install: brew install --cask calcservice
About:
calcservice is a macOS system service that performs calculations directly within any application that supports Services. It allows users to select a mathematical expression, invoke the service, and instantly replace it with the calculated result, streamlining workflows without needing to switch to a separate calculator app.
Key Features:
  • System-wide service accessible from any app
  • Supports complex mathematical functions and constants
  • Replaces selected text with calculation results
  • Lightweight and integrated into macOS
Use Cases:
  • Quickly calculating sums or formulas in spreadsheets or documents
  • Performing math in text editors without leaving the current window
  • Converting units or evaluating expressions in browser forms
Alternatives:
  • Spotlight Calculator – Built-in macOS feature; requires opening Spotlight and doesn't replace text in place
  • CalcBar – Third-party menu bar calculator; offers more UI but not a system service
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