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dmenu-mac is a lightweight, keyboard-driven application launcher for macOS inspired by the Linux dmenu utility. It opens through a configurable keyboard shortcut and provides instant access to installed applications, system utilities, and settings. Its fuzzy search recognizes approximate names and ranks results according to recent and frequent usage. Users can create aliases for frequently launched programs and execute shell commands directly. Optional PATH integration adds command-line applications with support for popular terminal emulators. Custom search shortcuts open websites, search engines, and AI assistants with predefined queries. The launcher can also receive menu options from scripts through standard input. Additional keyboard commands reveal applications in Finder, copy file paths, and launch new application instances.
Features
- Instant application launching with fuzzy search and configurable keyboard shortcuts
- Adaptive search ranking based on frequently and recently opened applications
- Custom aliases for quickly accessing applications, utilities, and system settings
- Direct shell command execution with optional PATH and terminal emulator integration
- Configurable web search and AI assistant shortcuts with keyword-based queries
- Scriptable menu input with Finder navigation, path copying, and application controls
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