Crank

Crank is a zero-threshold automation artifact specially built for macOS Sonoma and above.

Which takes “XX when XX happens” as its core concept, allowing users to add triggers (such as Bluetooth headphone connection, Wi-Fi switching, USB device insertion, battery level change, monitor plugging, app start/exit, calendar event approaching, file download/modification, screenshot completion, clipboard update, ambient light/ Dozens of system events such as opening and closing lids) and actions (running Shell/AppleScript, executing Shortcuts, sending notifications, opening applications/URLs/files, etc.) can easily realize intelligent operations, support templated injection of event data, call Gemini or Crank ChatGPT in natural language to generate code with one click (turn off AI by default and do not upload sensitive information), time window and working day limit, frequency limit to prevent accidental touch, Complete event logs and action history troubleshooting, all processing completely local running with zero cloud dependency, the menu bar resides quietly, rules can be generated with one click to import sharing links, covering close notifications, automatically hanging VPN, switching audio output, HDR/True Tone switching, automatic file sorting, window reflow and other high-frequency scenarios, it is a minimalist productivity automation tool that pursues efficiency, requires no manual intervention, and deeply customizes Mac workflows.