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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 KeyboardCowboy Alternatives in 2026
7 alternatives0 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like KeyboardCowboy? Here are 7 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are open source.
About KeyboardCowboygithub.com/zenangst/KeyboardCowboy
VisitKeyboardCowboy manages keyboard shortcuts on macOS, according to its repository description.
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 optionSky.appSky.app provides a macOS client for Bluesky with keyboard…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | — | Not stated | macOS |
| 2 | Sky.app | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS |
| 3 | Browserino | — | Yes | macOS |
| 4 | KeyClu | — | Not stated | macOS, Web |
| 5 | Rectangle | — | Not stated | macOS, Web, Windows |
| 6 | CustomShortcuts | — | Not stated | macOS, Web |
| 7 | ShortcutKeeper | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS, Web |
All KeyboardCowboy alternatives
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Sky.app
github.com/jcsalterego/Sky.appAlso covers macos · same kind of open-source project
Sky.app provides a macOS client for Bluesky with keyboard shortcuts and a dark mode.
3
Also covers macos · same kind of open-source project · open source
Browserino selects a browser on macOS and supports default-browser setup and keyboard shortcuts.
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KeyClu
sergii.tatarenkov.name/keyclu/supportAlso covers macos
KeyClu displays available keyboard shortcuts for macOS apps, with manual and installation information on its page.
5
Rectangle
rectangleapp.comAlso covers macos
Rectangle moves and resizes windows on macOS using keyboard shortcuts or screen-edge snapping.
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CustomShortcuts
houdah.com/customShortcutsAlso covers macos
CustomShortcuts remaps and creates keyboard shortcuts for Mac app menu items without scripting.
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ShortcutKeeper
shortcutkeeper.comAlso covers macos
Shortcut Keeper stores keyboard shortcuts users want to learn and remember across apps on Mac.
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Alternatives to similar tools
CustomShortcuts9 alternativesSky.app8 alternativesBrowserino24 alternativesPhoenix8 alternativesKeyClu8 alternativesRectangle8 alternatives
What is the best alternative to KeyboardCowboy?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to KeyboardCowboy are Phoenix, Sky.app, and Browserino.
Are there open-source alternatives to KeyboardCowboy?
Yes: Browserino.
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