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Damn Good Tools vs MenuScripty
Damn Good Tools is a collection of free tools, not a dedicated script runner
MenuScriptyRun Shell Scripts From Your Menu BarWhich to pick
Pick Damn Good Tools if you want…
- Curated free developer tools
- Open-source code (krasun/damngood.tools on GitHub)
Pick MenuScripty if you want…
- One-click script execution from the menu bar
Side by side
- What it is
- Damn Good Tools:Easy-to-use, fun tools—free (and open-source).
- MenuScripty:MenuScripty is a free macOS menu-bar app that lets you organize and run shell scripts with a single click.
- Best for
- Damn Good Tools:Curated free developer tools
- MenuScripty:One-click script execution from the menu bar
- Who it’s for
- Damn Good Tools:—
- MenuScripty:macOS developers and power users who run local shell scripts
- Pricing
- Damn Good Tools:One time fee
- MenuScripty:Free
- Open source
- Damn Good Tools:Yes
- MenuScripty:—
Damn Good Tools features
Easy-to-use, fun tools—free (and open-source).
MenuScripty features
- Drag-and-drop scripts. Add .sh files to the scripts folder and they appear instantly in the menu.
- Directory based organization. Create subfolders to group scripts in the dropdown menu.
- Smart naming. Prefix filenames with "--" to auto-parse camelCase into readable menu items.
- Lightweight UI. Runs as a tiny menu-bar icon, keeping the desktop uncluttered.
- Instant execution. Run any script with a single click from the menu bar.
Damn Good Tools vs MenuScripty FAQ
Is Damn Good Tools or MenuScripty free?+
Damn Good Tools is listed on DevHunt as a one-time purchase. MenuScripty is free.
Is Damn Good Tools or MenuScripty open source?+
Damn Good Tools is open source (krasun/damngood.tools on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for MenuScripty.
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