startupfolder ☆

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Description:
Run anything at startup by simply placing it in a special folder

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 25, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: automation productivity macos startup utility

Install: brew install --cask startupfolder

About:
StartupFolder is a lightweight macOS utility that monitors a designated folder and automatically launches any applications, scripts, or files placed within it upon system boot or user login. It eliminates the need for complex login item configuration or manual scripting, providing a simple drag-and-drop interface for managing startup processes. This tool is ideal for users who need a straightforward way to ensure their essential tools and workflows are ready immediately upon startup.

Key Features:

Drag-and-drop simplicity for adding startup items
Automatic execution on boot or login
Supports applications, scripts, and documents
Lightweight with minimal system overhead
Visual feedback for running items

Use Cases:

Automatically launching development servers or tools upon login
Ensuring communication apps like Slack or Discord are always running
Quickly setting up a consistent work environment across reboots

Alternatives:

macOS Login Items – Native but less flexible; requires manual addition via System Settings and doesn't support simple drag-and-drop for scripts.
LaunchAgents – Powerful for developers but requires manual creation of plist files and command-line knowledge, lacking a GUI.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 25, 2025 1:30pm	1.1.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	36a755f8