Launched January 20, 2026
MenuScripty
Run Shell Scripts From Your Menu Bar
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MenuScripty is a simple, free macOS menu bar app that lets you organise and run shell scripts with a single click.
Simple
Drag your .sh files into the scripts folder and run them with a click from the menu bar.
100% Free
MenuScripty is completely free to download and use. No hidden costs or subscriptions.
Directory Based
Create folders inside the scripts directory to organize your scripts into groups in the dropdown.
Smart Naming
Use the "--" prefix for automatic parsing of camelCase into readable names in the menu.
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
5 features of MenuScripty
- 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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