Want your favorite apps or scripts to kick off every time your Mac boots—without fiddling with settings or slowing things down? Startup Folder is your free, no-brainer solution—a lightweight Mac utility that turns a special folder into your startup command center. Drop in an app, a script, a web link, or even a shortcut, and it’ll launch automatically when you log in, no config required. It’s smart enough to hide apps in the background, keep them alive if they stumble, and even dodge crash loops—all while sipping zero system resources. Perfect for busy folks who need tools ready to go, coders automating tasks, or anyone who loves simplicity, Startup Folder makes your Mac’s startup as easy as drag-and-drop. Built for macOS Sonoma and beyond, it’s the low-tech fix that just works.

Why You’ll Love It

• Folder Flow: Toss stuff in, and it runs at startup—done.
• Drop It: Drag apps or scripts in with zero hassle.
• Stealth Mode: Hides apps so they don’t clutter your screen.
• Stay Alive: Keeps your picks running if they crash.
• Light Touch: No slowdown, even with a full folder.

What It Offers

• Startup Magic: Launches apps, scripts, links, or aliases on boot.
• Hide & Seek: Runs items quietly in the background.
• Crash Guard: Detects loops and keeps things stable.
• Flex Fit: Handles any item type you throw at it.
• Mac Simplicity: Free, lean, and Sonoma-ready.

Perfect For

• Busy Bees: Get tools up without a fuss.
• Coders: Auto-run scripts at login.
• Minimalists: Skip complex startup menus.
• Tinkerers: Play with custom launch tricks.

Get Started

1. Download: Grab it free from Startup Folder.
2. Install: Drag it to Applications and launch.
3. Drop: Add apps or scripts to the startup folder.
4. Boot: Restart your Mac and watch them run.

System Requirements

• macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or higher
• 4GB RAM minimum
• Works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs