xmenu ☆
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Description:
Access folders, files or text snippets from the menu bar
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.9.11@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: menu-bar launcher productivity file-system snippets
Install: brew install --cask xmenu
About:
XMenu is a lightweight menu bar utility for macOS that provides instant access to your favorite folders, files, and text snippets. It functions as a hierarchical menu launcher, allowing users to navigate deep directory structures and open items without leaving the current application. Its primary value is streamlining workflows by reducing clicks and keeping essential resources just a keystroke away.
Key Features:
  • Hierarchical menu navigation for the file system
  • Support for text snippets and clipboard actions
  • Highly customizable menu structure via configuration files
  • Lightweight with minimal system resource usage
Use Cases:
  • Quickly accessing deeply nested project folders or documents
  • Launching frequently used applications or scripts from the menu bar
  • Inserting pre-defined text templates or code snippets
Alternatives:
  • FastScripts – More powerful script management but heavier and paid
  • Raycast – Modern extensible launcher with a rich extension store
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm 1.9.11 0 VERSION_BUMP 4b104cb9
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