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HotCut is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that instantly runs your favorite Apple Shortcuts with a custom hotkey—no scripting, no extra setup.
⚙️ Features
🎯 Hotkey to Shortcut — Assign any global hotkey to run any Apple Shortcut instantly.
🧠 Smart Persistence — Your hotkeys and shortcuts are saved automatically and restored on launch.
🍎 Built for macOS — Works seamlessly with Apple Shortcuts, Focus Modes, and more.
🛡️ Privacy-First — No tracking, no data collection, totally offline.
🎛️ Minimal UI — Clean, dark-themed settings window and easy menubar access.
⌨️ Manual Entry — Type any shortcut name—no permissions required.
🖥️ How It Works
1. Launch HotCut from your menu bar.
2. Press a hotkey to record.
3. Type the name of your Apple Shortcut.
4. Done—your shortcut runs instantly whenever that key is pressed.
🔐 Privacy
HotCut never connects to the internet.
Your shortcuts stay on your Mac. Period.
Reminder: Interact with the Menu Bar Icon
To switch between Work and Play modes, simply left-click on the menu bar icon. Right-click on the icon to access settings and configuration. You can also assign hotkeys in the settings menu.