Script Kit
Shortcut-driven scripting environment for developers
About Script Kit
Script Kit is an open-source desktop app by John Lindquist that lets developers create, run, and share TypeScript and JavaScript automation scripts from a global keyboard shortcut. It bundles a friendly SDK, prompt-driven UI primitives, and a script marketplace so you can automate repetitive tasks without scaffolding a full project.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Removes nearly all scaffolding friction from writing one-off automation scripts
- Powerful TypeScript SDK with rich UI primitives out of the box
- Truly cross-platform with a consistent UX on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Active community sharing reusable scripts and snippets
- Completely free and open-source with transparent development
Cons
- Requires comfort with JavaScript/TypeScript — not aimed at non-developers
- Desktop-only; no cloud or mobile execution
- Smaller community than mainstream automation tools like Raycast or Alfred
- Documentation can lag behind the rapid release cadence
Key Features
Global Prompt Launcher
Trigger any script from anywhere on your system via a configurable keyboard shortcut and fuzzy-search prompt.
TypeScript SDK
Write scripts in TypeScript with a batteries-included API for prompts, file I/O, HTTP requests, and OS interactions.
Built-in UI Components
Generate forms, lists, drop pickers, editors, and previews with one-line helpers — no UI code required.
Cross-Platform Desktop App
Runs natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux with a unified scripting experience across operating systems.
Script Sharing & Discovery
Publish scripts as GitHub gists or browse community-shared automations from inside the app.
AI Script Generation
Generate new scripts from natural-language descriptions using built-in AI helpers.
Snippets and Clipboard History
Manage text snippets, clipboard history, and quick text expansion as first-class script types.
Schedulers and Watchers
Run scripts on cron schedules, file-system changes, or system events without external task runners.
Open Source (MIT)
Fully open-source under MIT license with active GitHub development and a public roadmap.
Pricing
- Full desktop app for macOS, Windows, Linux
- Unlimited TypeScript/JavaScript scripts
- All built-in UI prompts and SDK helpers
- Community script discovery
- Open-source MIT license
- Support ongoing development via GitHub Sponsors
- Optional early access to beta features
- Recognition in sponsors list
- Same product capabilities as Free tier
Best For
Developer Workflow Automation
Spin up project scaffolds, run git workflows, or query APIs with a single keystroke.
Personal Productivity Scripts
Manage clipboard history, expand text snippets, and launch frequent actions from a global prompt.
API & Data Glue
Hit internal APIs, transform JSON, and pipe results into other tools without writing a full Node project.
File and Media Processing
Batch-rename files, convert images, or organize downloads using built-in file system helpers.
Custom Internal Tools
Build small UI-driven tools for your team that run locally and can be shared via Git.
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