20 Awesome Keyboard-First Mac Apps 😃
The definition of a Keyboard-first App is: Your app should prioritize keyboard interaction, or it should help users use the keyboard more efficiently. A Keyboard-First App can help users improve focus, increase efficiency, and save a lot of time.
These are 20 awesome Keyboard-First Apps that I have collected:
App Name | Introduction | Price | Category | |
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1 | Raycast | A speedy, expandable launcher | Free | Productivity |
2 | Karabiner | Key Customization, Complex modifications | Free | Utilities |
3 | Keyboard Maestro | Macro Recorder, Automatic actions | $38 | Automation |
4 | Typinator | Text expansion, Typing acceleration | $29.99 | Productivity |
5 | CleanClip | Clipboard history management | $19.99 | Productivity |
6 | Quicksilver | Quick launch | Free | Utilities |
7 | Shortcat | Operate without using a mouse | Free | Productivity |
8 | KeyCue | Shortcuts explorer for current program | $29.99 | Education |
9 | aText | Text expansion, Typing acceleration | $4.99 | Productivity |
10 | Magnet | Window management, supports keyboard operations | $4.99 | Productivity |
11 | LaunchBar | Quick Launch, Custom Search | €35 | Productivity |
12 | KeySmith | Create Shortcuts | $54 | Productivity |
13 | Unshaky | Software fix for MacBook's butterfly keyboard | Free | Utilities |
14 | Moom | Window management | $9.99 | Productivity |
15 | KeyCastr | Onscreen keystroke visualizer | Open Source | Utilities |
16 | TypeIt4Me | Original textual macro utility | $19.99 | Productivity |
17 | Maccy | Clipboard history management | Free | Productivity |
18 | Hammerspoon | A powerful scripting tool | Free | Scripting Tool |
19 | Alfred | Quicklaunch, Custom Hotkeys | Free, Powerpack £34 | Productivity |
20 | Vimac (now Homerow) | Efficient Keyboard Navigation | Free | Productivity |
21 | Macaify | Fast use of ChatGPT | Free | AI |
If you believe that your app is also Keyboard-First, please send the website link and a brief description to [email protected], and we will add your app.