keysmith ☆

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Description:
Create custom keyboard shortcuts for anything

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.18.7@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: automation productivity macos shortcuts utility

Install: brew install --cask keysmith

About:
Keysmith is a macOS utility that enables users to create custom keyboard shortcuts for any application, workflow, or system action. It provides a graphical interface to map complex commands or sequences to simple key combinations, bridging the gap between user intent and execution. The tool's main value proposition is enhancing productivity by reducing repetitive mouse movements and streamlining task automation.

Key Features:

Create global or app-specific keyboard shortcuts
Record and assign complex macro sequences
Intuitive graphical user interface for mapping keys
Support for launching scripts and opening files
Runs discreetly in the menu bar

Use Cases:

Automating repetitive tasks across different applications
Creating quick shortcuts for frequently used files or folders
Building custom workflows for complex software without native support

Alternatives:

BetterTouchTool – More comprehensive but with a steeper learning curve; Keysmith focuses purely on keyboard shortcuts.
Keyboard Maestro – A more powerful automation engine; Keysmith offers a simpler, more accessible interface for basic shortcut mapping.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:33pm	1.18.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	7ccbe0da
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm	1.18.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	f5ef850c