Shortcat Alternatives

Shortcat is described as 'Keyboard tool for macOS enabling users to interact with interface elements by searching and clicking using shortcuts, compatible with most applications' and is a keyboard navigation utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Shortcat for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best Shortcat alternative is Fluent Search, which is free. Other great apps like Shortcat are Mousio, Vimium, Vieb and hunt-n-peck.

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    Conkeror is a keyboard-oriented, highly-customizable, highly-extensible web browser based on Mozilla XULRunner, written mainly in JavaScript, and inspired by exceptional software such as Emacs and vi. Conkeror features a sophisticated keyboard system, allowing users to run...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Enables comprehensive keyboard navigation on macOS using recursive grid, grid, and hints modes available in all apps, mouse actions via keybindings, Vim-style scrolling, customizable behaviors, exclusion for specific apps, fast CLI automation, and scriptable workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Mouseless is a software that allows you to efficiently and comfortably control your computer with your keyboard, eliminating the need for a mouse and preventing wrist pain.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Key Mouse Genie lets you control your mouse using your keyboard. Enables you to move the mouse, send left clicks, right clicks and double clicks. its a keyboard mouse with all the features of a standard mouse and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Navigate your Mac without touching your mouse. Boost productivity, reduce wrist strain, and stay in your flow state with KeyboardStack.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    wl-kbptr — short for Wayland Keyboard Pointer — is a utility to help move the mouse pointer with the keyboard.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Enables efficient keyboard navigation and control of the Dock, left menu bar, and right status bar on macOS. Provides system-wide shortcuts, supports accessibility, and allows users to keep hands on the keyboard for a mouseless workflow and personalized interface management.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. kindaVim icon
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    Bring Vim moves to macOS input fields. And non input fields. Is that everywhere yet?

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. AutoHotKey script that emulates keynav on Linux. It represents a really practical alternative to mouse point and click operations (contrary to the highly unsatisfactory accessibility options offered by the OS).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
     
  10. Mouseless Browsing (MLB) enables you to browse the web entirely with the keyboard. The basic principle is to add small boxes with unique ids behind every link and/or form element. You just have to type in the id to trigger the corresponding action i.e.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
     
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