Hammerspoon

Bridge macOS automation with Lua scripting

About Hammerspoon

Hammerspoon is a free, open-source macOS automation tool that exposes system APIs to Lua scripts. Key features include window and app control via Lua, hotkey binding, spoons community modules, and deep system integration. It is available free of charge from its official site, where the developers provide downloads, documentation, and updates for anyone who wants to install and use it.

Hammerspoon key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: automation, macos, lua, open source
Official site: hammerspoon.org

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 667 tools. Alongside Hammerspoon, it includes Bartender, Amethyst, Mos, LinearMouse.

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