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Dev tools · November 12, 2021

FastScripts 3

Mac utility for running scripts with keyboard shortcuts

FastScripts 3 launched on November 12, 2021 with 112 votes, #358 of 2,926 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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What it does

Quick and streamlined execution of your scripts from a custom menu bar icon, or via keyboard shortcut. FastScripts improves the process of locating and running your scripts in the context of whichever app you're currently working.

Organize automation scripts and run them with custom keyboard shortcuts.

Requires macOS 10.15 or higher. Read the latest release notes . Start typing to see a summary of matchings scripts. Select the one you want, or just press return to run the top result. Active scripts are listed in the script menu, so you can monitor their progress, or end them early if they've run amok. Scripts get their own own high-performance execution process, so you won't get stuck waiting for long tasks before starting another. Little things that add up: keyboard shortcut conflict detection, improved message panels, and support for symbolicfrom redsweater.com

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