FastScripts For Mac

Scripts make various tasks easier, but what about making the scripts themselves easier to use? If you have a lot of them on call, getting them mixed up is a common occurrence.

FastScripts is a popular app that helps you keep scripts in control from the menu bar. It offers tons of useful features, making it easier to find, launch, manage, and track your scripts. It has been relied on by users for many years, and for good reason.

You'll have an easy time finding what you need. The app grabs everything from your scripts folders automatically, showing them in the original folder structure when you click the menu bar icon. Just select one to run it, or hold ⇧ to reveal its location and ⌥ to edit it.

If you have a large collection of scripts, the search function becomes invaluable. Just start typing after opening the menu, and only relevant items will be shown. For commonly-used scripts, you can also set up global hotkeys.

Once a script is running, the menu bar icon will indicate it, and the menu also lists every script that is currently active. You can close them manually if there are any issues. All scripts get their own high-performance execution process, so you can easily work with several at once.

Not all scripts need your attention after being launched. When running a script, the app only switches to it a window needs to be brought up. Otherwise, it will just run in the background without forcing unnecessary context switching.

FastScripts has a lot going for it, and the free version is perfectly usable if you can do away with hotkeys for your scripts. You will need a license otherwise, but the app's intuitive design and time-saving features are definitely worth the money.