macOS Automation Made Simple

Your Mac, On Autopilot

Plug in a device. Join a network. Watch your apps and Shortcuts launch automatically. Zero friction, pure flow.

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USB Rules Configuration

Configure apps to launch when USB devices connect

Triggers Meet Actions

Simple concept. Powerful execution. When X happens, do Y. Configure once, automate forever.

USB Device Triggers

Detect when any USB device connects or disconnects. Your external drive, audio interface, webcam — they all become automation triggers.

WiFi Network Detection

Join your home network? Office WiFi? Trigger different automations based on where you are and which network you connect to.

Launch & Quit Apps

Automatically start the apps you need and close the ones you don't. For quitting, configure progressive enforcement — from asking nicely, to firm requests, all the way to force quit. You control how persistent LeanRunning gets.

Run Shortcuts

Execute any number of Apple Shortcuts when your triggers fire. The full power of Shortcuts, activated automatically.

Up and Running in Minutes

No scripting. No terminal commands. Just point, click, automate.

01

Add a Trigger

Select a USB device from the list of connected devices, or choose a WiFi network you've previously joined.

02

Define Actions

Pick which apps to launch or quit, and select any Shortcuts you want to run when the trigger fires.

03

Let It Run

LeanRunning lives in your menu bar, watching for your triggers. When they happen, your automations execute instantly.

Real-World Examples

Here's how people are using LeanRunning to eliminate repetitive setup tasks.

Plug in audio interface
  • Launch Logic Pro
  • Open Audio MIDI Setup
  • Run "Studio Mode" Shortcut
Connect to 5bucks WiFi
  • Start PrivateInternetAccess VPN
  • Launch email client
  • Quit personal apps
Detach Stream deck
  • Quit the Stream deck app
Join home network
  • Disconnect from VPN
  • Launch Music
  • Run "Tell my Wife I'm Home" Shortcut
Join Office network
  • Start Slack
  • Launch Slack
  • Run "Office Mode" Shortcut
Plug in external hard drive
  • Start Time Machine backup

One Price. Forever Yours.

No subscriptions. No recurring fees. One-time purchase with free updates for the current major version.

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$14.99$9.99

One-time payment • Free v1.x updates

  • Unlimited triggers & automations
  • USB & WiFi detection
  • App launching & quitting
  • Shortcuts integration
  • Menu bar app — always ready
  • Free updates for v1.x
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Requires macOS 13 Ventura or later

Questions? Answers.

What triggers does LeanRunning support?

LeanRunning detects USB device connections/disconnections and WiFi network joins. When any of your configured triggers fire, your automations run automatically.

Can I run multiple Shortcuts from a single trigger?

Absolutely. Each trigger can launch multiple apps, quit multiple apps, and run as many Shortcuts as you need. Stack them up.

Does it work with any USB device?

Yes. LeanRunning detects any USB device your Mac recognizes — external drives, audio interfaces, webcams, hubs, keyboards, mice, and more.

Is this a subscription?

Nope. One-time purchase. You get free updates for the current major version (1.0 → 1.5, etc.). If we release a major version upgrade (v2.0), we may charge for it — but existing customers always get a discounted upgrade price.

What version of macOS do I need?

LeanRunning requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. We use modern APIs that aren't available on older versions.