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Phoenix
kasper.github.io/phoenixAlso covers macos
Phoenix manages macOS windows and apps through JavaScript scripts, keyboard shortcuts, and system-event bindings.
Alternatives
The Best CustomShortcuts Alternatives in 2026
9 alternatives0 free · 2 open source
Looking for something like CustomShortcuts? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are open source.
About CustomShortcutshoudah.com/customShortcuts
VisitCustomShortcuts remaps and creates keyboard shortcuts for Mac app menu items without scripting.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionPhoenixPhoenix manages macOS windows and apps through JavaScript…Open source optionBrowserinoBrowserino selects a browser on macOS and supports…Another optionxbarxbar places output from executable scripts and programs in…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | — | Not stated | macOS |
| 2 | xbar | — | Not stated | macOS, Web |
| 3 | KeyClu | — | Not stated | macOS, Web |
| 4 | Rectangle | — | Not stated | macOS, Web, Windows |
| 5 | ShortcutKeeper | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS, Web |
| 6 | Sky.app | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS |
| 7 | Browserino | — | Yes | macOS |
| 8 | Xbar | — | Yes | macOS |
| 9 | KeyboardCowboy | — | Not stated | macOS |
All CustomShortcuts alternatives
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xbar
xbarapp.comAlso covers macos · same kind of website
xbar places output from executable scripts and programs in the macOS menu bar.
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KeyClu
sergii.tatarenkov.name/keyclu/supportAlso covers macos · same kind of website
KeyClu displays available keyboard shortcuts for macOS apps, with manual and installation information on its page.
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Rectangle
rectangleapp.comAlso covers macos · same kind of website
Rectangle moves and resizes windows on macOS using keyboard shortcuts or screen-edge snapping.
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ShortcutKeeper
shortcutkeeper.comAlso covers macos · same kind of website
Shortcut Keeper stores keyboard shortcuts users want to learn and remember across apps on Mac.
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Sky.app
github.com/jcsalterego/Sky.appAlso covers macos
Sky.app provides a macOS client for Bluesky with keyboard shortcuts and a dark mode.
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Also covers macos · open source
Browserino selects a browser on macOS and supports default-browser setup and keyboard shortcuts.
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Also covers macos · open source
xbar places output from shell scripts and other programs in the macOS menu bar for at-a-glance access.
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KeyboardCowboy
github.com/zenangst/KeyboardCowboyAlso covers macos
KeyboardCowboy manages keyboard shortcuts on macOS, according to its repository description.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Sky.app8 alternativesBrowserino24 alternativesPhoenix8 alternativesKeyClu8 alternativesRectangle8 alternativesXbar24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to CustomShortcuts?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to CustomShortcuts are Phoenix, xbar, and KeyClu.
Are there open-source alternatives to CustomShortcuts?
Yes: Browserino and Xbar.
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