ControlPlane

ControlPlane is a handy little utility for macOS that lives right in your status bar. It helps you make adjustments based on your current situation, or as they call it, your 'context.' Depending on where you are or what you're doing, you might want to close some apps, change system settings, or toggle services. And that’s where ControlPlane comes in!

Setting Up Your Contexts

To get started with ControlPlane, you'll first need to define your contexts and the actions that go along with them. You can do this in the app’s Preferences window. Once you set up these activation rules, ControlPlane takes over! It keeps an eye on the parameters you've chosen and makes changes automatically without needing you to lift a finger.

Quick Actions at Your Fingertips

If you ever want to enforce a specific context manually, no problem! Just click on the ControlPlane icon in your status bar. You can activate a context with just one click, even if the rules aren’t met at that moment.

Customizing Your Experience

The customization options are pretty cool too! You can use notifications to stay updated about changes. Plus, you have options for automatic switching between contexts or setting a default one. Want more control? You can even adjust how confident ControlPlane needs to be before making a switch.

Track Everything

You’re not limited here; ControlPlane lets you create as many contexts as you need! It can keep track of various parameters like running applications, network adapters, attached USB devices, audio outputs, and even your current location.

A Range of Actions

The next step is figuring out what actions happen when a specific context activates. ControlPlane can launch apps for you, mount or unmount volumes, lock your keychain, change sharing settings—basically anything you'd do manually! It’s super versatile.

A Tool for Efficiency

If you're tired of repetitive system tweaks every time you're in a different situation, ControlPlane is definitely worth checking out. With its ability to automate tasks based on the rules you've set up—and even run Shell Scripts—it really helps make life easier!