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joeworkman/kiwi-services

Analysis updated 2026-08-10 · repo last pushed 2013-03-29

24JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

A collection of Mac add-ons that let you post to the App.net social network from inside tools you already use, like Safari, Alfred, LaunchBar, and PopClip, without opening a separate app.

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    What it does
      Social sharing add-ons
      Browser integration
      Mac automation plugins
    Supported tools
      Safari extension
      Alfred actions
      PopClip and Dropzone
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Mac OS X Services
      Browser extensions
    Use cases
      Share links quickly
      Post from launchers
      Drag-and-drop sharing
    Audience
      Mac power users
      Automation enthusiasts
      App.net users

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Share a link or text to App.net directly from Safari without leaving your browser.

USE CASE 2

Send a quick social update from Alfred or LaunchBar using a keyboard shortcut.

USE CASE 3

Share selected text via the Mac OS X Services right-click menu.

USE CASE 4

Drag content into Dropzone to instantly post it to your social feed.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptSafari ExtensionOS X ServicesAlfredLaunchBarQuicksilver

How does it compare?

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LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2013-03-29
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity2/52/53/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires the Kiwi Mac application (version 3.03 or newer) to be installed, as all extensions depend on it to function.

No license information is provided in the repository, so usage terms are unclear.

In plain English

Kiwi Services is a collection of add-ons that helps Mac users weave the social network App.net directly into their everyday computing. Instead of opening a separate app every time you want to post a message or share something, these integrations let you interact with your social feed from right inside the tools you already use, like your web browser or your favorite Mac automation utilities. The repository contains several different plugins, each tailored to a specific Mac app or system feature. For example, there is a Safari extension that brings social sharing into the browser, and an OS X Service that lets you share text through the Mac's built-in sharing menu. It also includes ready-made actions for popular Mac productivity launchers and tools like Alfred, LaunchBar, Quicksilver, PopClip, and Dropzone, so you can quickly send content to your social feed without breaking your workflow. This project is built for people who spend a lot of time on Mac computers and want to minimize the friction of sharing updates or links. If you are someone who uses automation tools to speed up your daily tasks, these integrations let you pipe information directly to your social network with a quick keyboard shortcut or a simple drag-and-drop. It is essentially a toolkit for power users who want their social networking to feel like a native part of the operating system rather than a separate destination. To get started, you just need to download the repository to your computer and follow the specific instructions included for each individual plugin. The only real requirement is that you already have the Kiwi application installed on your Mac, specifically version 3.03 or newer, since these extensions rely on the main app to function.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me set up the Safari extension from this repo so I can share links to App.net from my browser. Walk me through enabling it after I clone the repository.
Prompt 2
Show me how to configure the Alfred actions in this repo so I can post to App.net with a keyboard shortcut. I have Alfred installed and Kiwi 3.03+ on my Mac.
Prompt 3
I want to use the PopClip extension from this repo to share selected text to App.net. Guide me through installing the extension and connecting it to Kiwi.
Prompt 4
Help me install the OS X Service from this repo so I can share text to App.net from the Mac right-click sharing menu. What steps do I need to follow?
Prompt 5
Walk me through getting the Dropzone action from this repo working so I can drag and drop content to post to my App.net social feed.

Frequently asked questions

What is kiwi-services?

A collection of Mac add-ons that let you post to the App.net social network from inside tools you already use, like Safari, Alfred, LaunchBar, and PopClip, without opening a separate app.

What language is kiwi-services written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Safari Extension, OS X Services.

Is kiwi-services actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2013-03-29).

What license does kiwi-services use?

No license information is provided in the repository, so usage terms are unclear.

How hard is kiwi-services to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is kiwi-services for?

Mainly developer.

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