dmenu-mac vs KeyClu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
dmenu-mac
7.0Keyboard-only application launcher
KeyClu
8.0Find shortcuts for any installed application
| Metric | dmenu-mac | KeyClu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 17 | 722 |
| 90-day Installs | 62 | 2.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 456 | 7.5K |
| Version | 0.7.2 | 0.31 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 327 | 2.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 30 | 29 |
| Open Issues | 20 | 21 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause-Clear |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
dmenu-mac
dmenu-mac is a keyboard-only application launcher inspired by dmenu, designed for power users who prefer efficient, distraction-free navigation. It offers a lightweight and customizable way to launch apps and perform actions using the keyboard.
Provides a keyboard-driven interface for launching applications and performing actions.
Pros
- + Keyboard-first design for efficient navigation
- + Lightweight and fast performance
- + Customizable via Swift scripting for advanced users
Cons
- - Lacks automatic updates
- - Less popular than other macOS launchers
KeyClu
KeyClu is a free and open-source macOS application that helps users discover keyboard shortcuts for any installed app, making it an excellent tool for power users seeking to enhance their productivity. It provides a simple and intuitive interface to explore shortcuts, with features like auto-switching and manual registration support.
KeyClu displays keyboard shortcuts for any application installed on macOS.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + User-friendly interface
- + Comprehensive shortcut display
Cons
- - Login issue for some users
- - Lacks dark mode support