StartupFolder: Manage macOS Startup Items via a Simple Folder
tom_doerr · x · 2026-08-10
StartupFolder is an open-source macOS utility designed to simplify the management of auto-starting applications and scripts.
- Core Feature: Creates a dedicated Startup folder in the user's home directory. Anything placed in this folder—apps, scripts, Shortcuts, or links—runs automatically at system startup.
- Implementation: Uses a background agent to launch and track startup items, claiming zero resource usage and no performance impact.
- Installation: Available via direct download or Homebrew (brew install --cask startupfolder).
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