Butler

Spec sheet

Purpose

Butler helps automate routine tasks such as controlling music, opening programs and documents, switching users, and searching the web.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Privacy

Many Tricks says it does not directly collect much personal information and that FastSpring handles purchase transactions and purchase-related data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Support

Many Tricks links to Butler documentation, a Butler FAQ, support tickets, and feature suggestions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · manytricks.com

Maker

Many Tricks identifies Peter Maurer and Rob Griffiths as its people; its About page lists an address in Beaverton, Oregon, and says Griffiths partnered with Maurer in 2010.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Abbreviation search

The abbreviations window can find configured items by name or acronym, and Butler learns from usage to remember preferred matches.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

AppleScript

AppleScript items can be managed in Butler and configured to paste a script’s returned value when run.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Browser bookmarks

Release notes state that Butler added support for Google Chrome bookmarks and restored Firefox bookmark support as a visible-by-default feature.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Compatibility

Butler 4.4.9 requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer; older macOS users are directed to the museum page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Custom configuration

Butler lets users assign one or more triggers to a task in a customizable configuration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

File search limit

To search a folder’s contents through abbreviations, users must add the folder to Butler’s configuration and set its recursion level.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Tasks

Tasks include launching applications, opening files, managing bookmarks, running AppleScripts, entering text snippets, simulating keystrokes, and moving or copying files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Triggers

Tasks can be triggered through menu bar or docklet items, pop-up menus, abbreviations, hot keys, hot corners, and events.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manytricks.com

Plans and prices

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