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Description:
Admin utility that presents custom dialogs or messages from shell scripts

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.5.6,4805@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

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

Category: Productivity

Tags: macos admin dialog automation scripting utility

Install: brew install --cask swiftdialog

About:
swiftDialog is a native macOS utility that allows administrators to create and display custom graphical dialogs from shell scripts. It bridges the gap between command-line automation and user interaction, enabling the presentation of progress bars, text input fields, and buttons. This tool is essential for modern Mac management, providing a user-friendly interface for scripts that install software, gather system information, or require user confirmation.

Key Features:

Native macOS UI with customizable windows and elements
Supports progress bars, text input, dropdowns, and file selection
Easy integration with shell scripts and automation workflows
JSON-based configuration for dynamic dialog content

Use Cases:

Presenting progress during software deployment or updates
Gathering user input for configuration scripts in IT environments
Displaying critical alerts or instructions from automated tasks

Alternatives:

osascript (AppleScript) – More limited UI capabilities and less flexible for complex layouts
dialog (native command) – A basic terminal-based alternative without native GUI elements

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