Yes, Butler is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Butler?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask butler`. Homebrew will remove Butler and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Butler?

There are several productivity apps available for macOS. Browse the Productivity category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Butler to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask butler` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Butler work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Butler can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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Butler

Name: Butler
Availability: InStock

Arrange your tasks in a customisable configuration

ProductivityFree

v4.4.8

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask butler

How to Install Butler on Mac

Follow these steps to install Butler using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask butler
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask butler
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm butler is installed, then try `butler --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Butler
Run `butler` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

What is Butler?

Arrange your tasks in a customisable configuration

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Butler

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask butler`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `butler` from Terminal.

About the Author

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Butler

Arrange your tasks in a customisable configuration

ProductivityFree

v4.4.8

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask butler

How to Install Butler on Mac

Follow these steps to install Butler using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask butler
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask butler
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm butler is installed, then try `butler --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Butler
Run `butler` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).