Hammerspoon
Open-source macOS automation tool that bridges OS APIs into a Lua scripting engine for power-user workflows.
Our Verdict
The most powerful free macOS automation tool — if Lua and shell thinking dont scare you off.
Pros
- Lua scripting over macOS APIs
- Free and open-source
- Enables arbitrary automation depth
- Large user-contributed Spoons library
Cons
- Requires Lua knowledge
- Documentation scattered across community
- Breaking changes with macOS updates
- Setup is developer-only territory
When to Use Hammerspoon
Good fit if you need
- Custom macOS automation using Lua for power-user workflows
- Window management scripting integrated with macOS APIs
- Hotkey-driven context switching between dev environments
- Automated system actions triggered by application events
- Personal productivity toolkit built with Hammerspoon Lua
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
Health Score
10
2 months
270d
670
22d
MIT
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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