shortcat ☆
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Description:
App that enables mouse-free UI interaction
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.12.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @shortcatapp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: accessibility productivity navigation automation keyboard
Install: brew install --cask shortcat
About:
Sproutcube Shortcat is a macOS utility that enables comprehensive mouse-free navigation and interaction with the user interface. It allows users to control the cursor, click buttons, and interact with any on-screen element using only the keyboard. This tool significantly boosts productivity for power users by minimizing reliance on trackpads or mice.
Key Features:
  • Keyboard-driven cursor control
  • Rapid element targeting via search
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • System-wide integration
Use Cases:
  • Navigating complex UIs without leaving the keyboard
  • Accessibility assistance for motor impairments
  • Speeding up repetitive clicking tasks
Alternatives:
  • MouseKeys – Native macOS accessibility feature, less precise and slower than Shortcat
  • BetterTouchTool – Broader automation tool, includes mouse control but with a steeper learning curve
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 1, 2023 1:40pm 0.11.4 0 VERSION_BUMP e761b269
Feb 12, 2023 3:19pm 0.11.4,178 0 VERSION_BUMP ade9f58f
Nov 24, 2022 5:30am 0.11.1,174 0 VERSION_BUMP 9f2cc97f
Oct 21, 2022 9:07pm 0.11.0,173 0 VERSION_BUMP 852054c5
Oct 11, 2022 6:34am 0.10.4,171 0 VERSION_BUMP 7bd6f3b6
Aug 30, 2022 2:37am 0.10.3,170 0 VERSION_BUMP 92564f0c
Aug 26, 2022 5:10pm 0.10.2,169 0 VERSION_BUMP e2a61347
Aug 9, 2022 2:58pm 0.10.1,166 0 VERSION_BUMP ad85d603
Aug 4, 2022 9:18am 0.10.0,163 0 VERSION_BUMP eda5ad9f
Jul 31, 2022 12:32am 0.9.4,157 0 VERSION_BUMP 47719d49
Jul 18, 2022 4:25am 0.9.3,155 0 VERSION_BUMP db5e31da
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