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Life & fun · January 25, 2021

Keysmith – Create macros for your Mac (and the web)

Keysmith makes it easy to create custom macros for your Mac and the web

Keysmith – Create macros for your Mac (and the web) launched on January 25, 2021 with 12 votes, #1,017 of 3,157 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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In plain words

Keysmith is a macro creation tool for Mac users and web-based workflows. It enables users to record and automate keyboard and mouse actions, reducing repetitive tasks across applications. The software appeals to professionals and power users who want to streamline their daily work. Keysmith's standout feature is its ability to create macros that work both on desktop and in web browsers, providing flexibility across different work environments.

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From the sources

Hit record and Keysmith picks up what you're doing with your mouse and keyboard. Type some text, or click on buttons, menus, Dock items, lists, and more. Keysmith is smart enough to understand it all. Use a hotkey to trigger the macro from anywhere. Or create hotkeys that are triggered only within a specific app or website. Press the hotkey and watch Keysmith do all the typing, clicking, and browsing. Just like you did, but faster. No need to remember every hotkey. Run your macros by name with a Spotlight-like search bar Over the years I've used countless apps that execute macros. I think for simplicity and ease of use Keysmith clearly is the best. It's a true Mac application. It knows what…from keysmith.app

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