# TopStart for Mac

Canonical page: https://macbase.app/apps/topstart

> Launch Apple Shortcuts from your menu bar

- Price: $4.99
- Requires: macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- Apple silicon: runs natively
- Notarized by Apple: yes
- Developer: Cliff
- Categories: [Launchers & Search](https://macbase.app/categories/launchers-search), [Menu Bar & Notch](https://macbase.app/categories/menu-bar-notch), [Productivity](https://macbase.app/categories/productivity)

## About

TopStart keeps favorite Apple Shortcuts in the macOS menu bar for one-click or hotkey access. A Spotlight-style palette lets you type to find shortcuts, while individual hotkeys, groups, login launch, scheduled runs, and running a complete pinned set help organize frequent workflows.

Designed as a small, quiet utility, TopStart runs without a Dock icon or account. Shortcuts and settings stay on your Mac, with no analytics or tracking. It requires the built-in Shortcuts app, macOS 14 or later, and an Apple silicon Mac.

## An alternative to

- [Keyboard Maestro](https://macbase.app/alternatives/keyboard-maestro): 2 alternatives on MacBase
- [Alfred](https://macbase.app/alternatives/alfred): 5 alternatives on MacBase
- [LaunchBar](https://macbase.app/alternatives/launchbar): 3 alternatives on MacBase
- [Raycast](https://macbase.app/alternatives/raycast): 4 alternatives on MacBase

## Get it

- Download: https://topstart.app/TopStart.dmg
- Website: https://topstart.app

Listed by [Cliff](https://macbase.app/@cliff).

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