Hammerspoon
A powerful macOS desktop automation tool that bridges system APIs with a Lua scripting engine.
What is Hammerspoon?
Hammerspoon is a macOS desktop automation tool that acts as a bridge between the operating system and a Lua scripting engine. It allows users to write custom Lua scripts to control and automate various aspects of their macOS environment, from window management to system events. The tool provides powerful extensions that expose system functionality, enabling deep customization and workflow optimization.
macOS power users, developers, and automation enthusiasts who want to customize and automate their desktop environment beyond what built-in tools offer. It's ideal for those comfortable with scripting and looking for fine-grained control over their system.
Developers choose Hammerspoon for its flexibility and deep system integration, allowing them to automate complex workflows with Lua scripts. Unlike many commercial alternatives, it's open-source, highly extensible, and provides a bridge to low-level macOS APIs, making it a powerful tool for custom automation solutions.
Overview
Staggeringly powerful macOS desktop automation with Lua
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating window management and layout on macOS
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