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
Mar 9, 2023 9:17am 3.2.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c16e3de
Jan 4, 2023 5:11am 3.2.4,1738 0 VERSION_BUMP d245ebbd
Nov 21, 2022 9:05pm 3.2.3,1734 0 VERSION_BUMP d072d053
Sep 27, 2022 10:28pm 3.2.2,1723 0 VERSION_BUMP ac0bf3bf
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