fastscripts ☆

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Description:
Tool for running time-saving scripts

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.3.8@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

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

Category: Productivity

Tags: automation productivity developer-tools scripting menu-bar

Install: brew install --cask fastscripts

About:
FastScripts is a powerful menu bar utility that accelerates workflow by providing quick access to user-defined scripts. It intelligently differentiates between shell, AppleScript, and Automator workflows, offering context-aware execution. The tool enhances productivity by reducing the friction of locating and running scripts stored anywhere on the Mac.

Key Features:

Context-aware script execution (Shell, AppleScript, Automator)
Global keyboard shortcut assignment for any script
Hierarchical menu organization for large script libraries
Text expansion substitution for triggering scripts
Built-in script editor and error logging

Use Cases:

Automating repetitive daily tasks via global hotkeys
Organizing and quickly accessing a large library of developer or system administration scripts
Triggering complex AppleScript workflows without opening Script Editor

Alternatives:

Alfred – Alfred is a broader launcher with workflows, while FastScripts focuses specifically on script management and execution.
Keyboard Maestro – Keyboard Maestro offers complex visual automation triggers, whereas FastScripts is lighter and script-centric.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 28, 2024 2:28am	3.3.3	0	VERSION_BUMP	63126ea0