Project Title

hammerspoon — macOS Desktop Automation with Lua Scripting

Overview

Hammerspoon is a macOS desktop automation tool that leverages Lua scripting to control various aspects of the operating system. It provides a bridge between macOS and a Lua scripting engine, offering a powerful set of extensions to automate system functionalities.

Key Features

Integration with macOS system APIs through Lua scripting
A suite of extensions for exposing system functionality
Customization through user-created init.lua scripts

Use Cases

Automating repetitive tasks on macOS
Enhancing user interaction with the operating system
Creating personalized workflows and shortcuts

Advantages

Lua scripting allows for flexible and powerful automation
Open-source, allowing community contributions and improvements
Offers a wide range of system APIs for automation

Limitations / Considerations

Requires knowledge of Lua scripting for effective use
May have a steeper learning curve for users unfamiliar with scripting
The project's documentation and community support are crucial for new users

Mjolnir: The original project from which Hammerspoon was forked, focusing on minimalism and external management of extensions.
Keyboard Maestro: A commercial macOS automation tool that offers a visual scripting environment, differing from Hammerspoon's Lua-based approach.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/Hammerspoon/hammerspoon
Stars: 13,717
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-09-11

📊 Project Information

Project Name: hammerspoon
GitHub URL: https://github.com/Hammerspoon/hammerspoon
Programming Language: Objective-C
⭐ Stars: 13,717
🍴 Forks: 626
📅 Created: 2014-10-08
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-11

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