skhd
MacLightweight hotkey daemon for macOS productivity
Overview
skhd is a minimal, high-performance hotkey daemon built for macOS power users. It enables custom keyboard shortcuts to automate tasks, launch apps, control system functions, and integrate with tools like window manager yabai. Configured via a simple plain-text file, it offers flexibility without bloat, consuming negligible resources. Ideal for streamlining workflows, skhd supports complex key combinations and conditional triggers, making it a top choice for keyboard-driven productivity on macOS.
Key Features
- Custom hotkey setup via plain-text config
- Low system resource footprint
- Support for complex key combinations
- Integration with macOS utilities like yabai
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Open-source and completely free
- ⊕ Fast and reliable performance
- ⊕ Highly flexible for advanced users
Cons
- ⊖ No graphical interface (text-based config only)
- ⊖ Steeper learning curve for beginners