iCanHazShortcut
iCanHazShortcut is a macOS utility for assigning keyboard shortcuts to terminal commands so you can trigger scripts and routine actions faster.
What is iCanHazShortcut?
iCanHazShortcut is a shortcut manager for macOS that helps you run terminal commands with custom keyboard shortcuts. It is designed for people who automate repetitive tasks, launch scripts, open tools quickly, or want a lightweight way to trigger command-line actions without typing them each time. The app lets you organize shortcuts in a simple list, test commands and view their output, choose which shell should run a command, and control shortcuts through AppleScript. Its configuration is stored in a readable format, which can make it easier to manage and migrate setups between Macs. iCanHazShortcut is published by Ivan Novohatski under the deseven label and is aimed at productivity-focused Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows.
Key features
- Assign custom keyboard shortcuts to terminal commands
- Run scripts and routine shell actions without opening Terminal first
- Test commands and review their output before relying on them
- Choose the shell used to execute each command
- Organize shortcuts in a simple menu bar list
- Control and trigger shortcuts with AppleScript
- Store configuration in a human-readable format
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
iCanHazShortcut is a legitimate automation utility for macOS. Because it can run any command you assign to a shortcut, the main risk depends on what you configure it to execute rather than the app itself. Review imported or older shortcut commands before using them, especially if they delete files, change system settings, or send data over the network. Accessibility or background presence may be normal if you want global hotkeys to work consistently.
Recommendation: Keep iCanHazShortcut if you actively use keyboard-triggered commands or scripts on your Mac. If you no longer rely on those shortcuts, you can remove it; any automations tied to the app will stop working until you reinstall it or recreate them elsewhere.
Common paths
/Applications/iCanHazShortcut.app
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/iCanHazShortcut
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