MenuScripty
Run Shell Scripts From Your Menu Bar
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MenuScripty is a free macOS menu-bar app that lets you organize and run shell scripts with a single click.
- for
- macOS developers and power users who run local shell scripts
- pricing
- free
Key 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.
Use cases
- Quickly run build or deployment scripts without opening Terminal
- Organize a set of maintenance scripts (e.g., cleanup, backups) in groups
- Test small utilities on the fly during development
- Launch frequently used git or npm commands with a click
MenuScripty vs alternatives
 MenuScripty |  PullBar Pro |  Desktop Colour Picker | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | One-click script execution from the menu bar | Menubar GitHub PR viewer | Screen color picking | Curated free developer tools |
| Pricing | Free | One time fee | Free | One time fee |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 27 | 16 | 12 |
| Launched | Jan 2026 | Jan 2024 | Sep 2023 | Jan 2023 |
- MenuScripty vs PullBar Pro: PullBar Pro shows GitHub pull requests in the menubar, not shell scripts
- MenuScripty vs Desktop Colour Picker: Desktop Colour Picker picks colors, unrelated to script execution
- MenuScripty vs Damn Good Tools: Damn Good Tools is a collection of free tools, not a dedicated script runner
MenuScripty FAQ
Is MenuScripty free to use?+
Yes, MenuScripty is completely free to download and use with no hidden costs or subscriptions.
Which macOS versions are supported?+
MenuScripty works on macOS 14.6 and later.
How do I add scripts to MenuScripty?+
Open the scripts folder that MenuScripty creates, then drag your .sh files (or subfolders) into it.
Can I organize scripts into groups?+
Yes, create subfolders inside the scripts directory and they will appear as grouped items in the menu.
What does the "--" prefix do?+
Files prefixed with "--" are automatically parsed from camelCase into spaced, readable names in the menu.
Summarized by DevHunt from menuscripty.com · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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