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MAKE AN EXTENSION IN SECONDS

If you have a simple script that you want as a desktop extension, you might start writing a JavaScript equivalent – application for macOS. It takes any shell script and presents the output in the Top Bar. It can also create a drop-down menu for launching applications.

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