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Hammerspoon

Automate macOS with Lua scripts

An open-source tool that bridges macOS APIs to Lua scripts for automating windows, hotkeys, apps and system events.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac

Categories: Mac Utilities

Hammerspoon compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Hammerspoon	Free	Yes	–	Mac
AutoHotkey	Free	Yes	–	Windows
Keyboard Maestro	Paid	–	–	Mac
Loop	Free	Yes	–	Mac
AltTab	Free	Yes	–	Mac
Hazel	Paid	–	–	Mac
BetterTouchTool	Paid	–	–	Mac

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Questions

Is Hammerspoon free?

Hammerspoon is free.

Is Hammerspoon open source?

Yes, Hammerspoon is open source.

What platforms does Hammerspoon run on?

Hammerspoon is available for Mac.

What are some alternatives to Hammerspoon?

Similar indie products include AutoHotkey, Keyboard Maestro, Loop, AltTab and 4 more.

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