WhereInMenu
Search Any Mac Menu Item Instantly — Free macOS Utility
Stop clicking through endless menus. WhereInMenu is like Spotlight, but for your app menus — double-tap Command, type what you need, hit Enter. It works with every app on your Mac.
Tired of hunting through deep menu hierarchies in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Xcode, or Logic Pro? WhereInMenu gives you instant keyboard-driven access to any menu item instead of navigating nested menus with your mouse.
Features
Fuzzy Menu Search
Type a few characters and WhereInMenu finds matching menu items across all menus of the active app. Fuzzy matching means you don’t need to remember exact names — just type part of what you’re looking for.
Keyboard Shortcut Discovery
Every search result shows its keyboard shortcut, so you learn them over time and eventually skip the search entirely. Build muscle memory faster by seeing shortcuts in context.
Quick Select with ⌘1–⌘9
The top 9 results can be triggered instantly with Command + number — no arrow keys needed.
Smart Menu Learning
WhereInMenu tracks which menu items you use most (locally, on your Mac only) and ranks them higher in future searches. Your most-used actions float to the top automatically.
Flexible Activation
Choose how to summon WhereInMenu:
- Double-tap ⌘ Command (default)
- Double-tap ⌥ Option
- Any custom keyboard shortcut
Non-Intrusive Design
Lives in your menu bar. Doesn’t appear in the Dock, doesn’t steal focus from your active app, and uses minimal resources. Focus returns to your app after every action.
Privacy First — No Tracking by Default
No accounts, no tracking, no ads. The core app runs fully offline. Anonymous usage analytics and crash reporting are opt-in (off by default) and can be disabled at any time in Settings → Privacy. When enabled, no query text or menu contents is ever sent — data is processed in the EU with PII disabled. Read the full privacy policy.
How It Works
1. Activate
Double-tap ⌘ Command (or your custom shortcut).
2. Search
Type what you’re looking for. Fuzzy matching finds it even with partial input.
3. Execute
Press Enter or click. The menu action runs immediately in your active app.
Result: Access any menu item in 2–3 seconds instead of clicking through nested menus.
Installation
- Download the DMG above and open it
- Drag WhereInMenu to your Applications folder
- Launch WhereInMenu — it appears in your menu bar
- Grant Accessibility permission when prompted (required to read menu items from other apps)
WhereInMenu is signed with a Developer ID certificate and notarized by Apple, so macOS Gatekeeper will allow it to run without warnings.
Perfect For
- Power users who know the feature exists but can’t find it in the menus
- App switchers learning a new app’s menu structure
- Keyboard-first workflows that avoid reaching for the mouse
- Complex professional apps like Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Xcode, Logic Pro, or Blender with hundreds of menu items
- Anyone tired of hunting through File → Edit → View → Format → …
System Requirements
- macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later
- Universal binary (Apple Silicon & Intel)
- Menu bar app (no Dock icon)
- No account required
- Core app works fully offline
- Automatic updates built in
- Optional opt-in analytics & crash reporting (EU hosted, disabled by default)
Permissions
- macOS Accessibility permission (to read menu items from other apps)
- Guided setup on first launch
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WhereInMenu free?
Yes — WhereInMenu is completely free to download and use. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no feature gates.
Does WhereInMenu track my data?
No tracking by default. Optional anonymous analytics and crash reporting can be enabled in Settings → Privacy, but they are off by default. When enabled, no query text or menu contents is ever transmitted.
What macOS versions are supported?
WhereInMenu requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later and works natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs as a Universal binary.
How is this different from Spotlight or Alfred?
Spotlight and Alfred search files, apps, and web results. WhereInMenu focuses specifically on the menu items of your currently active app — it reads every menu from the menu bar and lets you search and execute them instantly without clicking.
Does it work with every app?
Yes — WhereInMenu uses the macOS Accessibility API to read menu items from any application. It works with native macOS apps, Electron apps, and professional tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and developer IDEs.
Support
For support, please contact us at apps@dataconsultingservices.net