dmenu-mac ☆
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Description:
Keyboard-only application launcher
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.7.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: launcher productivity keyboard utility macos
Install: brew install --cask dmenu-mac
About:
dmenu-mac is a keyboard-driven application launcher for macOS, inspired by the classic Linux dmenu utility. It provides an instant search interface to find and launch applications, files, or execute shell commands without leaving the keyboard. This tool enhances productivity by minimizing reliance on the mouse for system navigation.
Key Features:
  • Instant keyboard-centric search and launch
  • Fuzzy matching for application names
  • Lightweight and minimalistic interface
  • Configurable via simple text files
Use Cases:
  • Quickly launching applications not in the Dock
  • Executing terminal commands or opening files via keyboard
  • Improving workflow for developers who prefer keyboard navigation
Alternatives:
  • Spotlight – Native macOS search, heavier and more feature-rich
  • Raycast – Modern extensible launcher with a GUI-focused store
  • Alfred – Powerful launcher with workflows and paid features
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 24, 2025 10:28pm 0.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ae956ab
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 0.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 8be417a3
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