controlplane ☆

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Description:
Context-sensitive application launcher

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.6.7@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @controlplaneapp | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: automation productivity context-aware macos launcher

Install: brew install --cask controlplane

About:
ControlPlane is a context-aware application launcher and automation tool for macOS. It allows users to define rules and actions that trigger automatically based on various contexts like network location, connected devices, time of day, or running applications. This enables seamless environment switching and workflow automation without manual intervention.

Key Features:

Context-aware automation based on network, time, and device state
Customizable actions including app launching, script execution, and system setting changes
Rule-based triggers with flexible conditions
Menu bar utility for quick access and status monitoring

Use Cases:

Automatically switch audio devices and network settings when arriving at work or home
Launch specific development tools and close distracting apps when starting a coding session
Adjust system settings and brightness based on time of day or battery status

Alternatives:

Hammerspoon – More scripting-focused with Lua, requires more configuration but offers deeper customization
Keyboard Maestro – Workflow automation tool with visual editor, broader scope but less context-awareness focused
Apple Shortcuts – Built-in macOS solution, simpler interface but limited advanced context triggers

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm	1.6.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	fcf07520