Detect physical slaps and USB plug-in events on your MacBook, then instantly trigger actions like panic mode, sound playback, or script execution.
Apple Silicon only · macOS 14+
50+ sound clips across 10 sound packs. Your open-plan office will have questions.
Menu bar only
No dock icon. Lurks silently in your menu bar.
Panic Mode
Instantly hide all windows and mute audio. One slap to vanish.
Volume scales with force
Gentle tap? Whisper. Full slap? Full volume.
Adjustable sensitivity
From "earthquake detector" to "needs a running start".
Cooldown timer
Prevents meltdowns during rapid slaps.
USB Trigger
Plug or unplug a USB device to trigger actions. You're welcome.
Shell Scripts
Run any shell command on slap. Automate everything.
Sound Playback
50+ built-in sounds across 10 packs. Or add your own.
Yes. The app simply reads raw data from your built-in accelerometer; it does not modify any system files or hardware firmware. While a firm tap is all it takes to trigger an action, Slap2Actions is not responsible for any "enthusiastic" physical damage or voided warranties. Use common sense: a tap is a trigger, a punch is a repair bill.
It's a macOS utility that lives in your menu bar. It turns physical impacts on your MacBook and USB connection events into digital triggers. Want to run a script by tapping your laptop? Now you can.
Slap2Actions requires Apple Silicon (M1 Pro, or any M2/M3/M4 chip) and macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.
Panic Mode (Instantly hide all windows and mute audio), sound playback, shell script execution, and AppleScript execution.
The app polls the internal accelerometer via the Apple SPU. We use a High-Pass Filter to ignore "static" movements (like using your laptop on a train) and only trigger when a sudden impulse—a spike in G-force—is detected.
You can dial this in via the menu bar settings. A low threshold makes it an "earthquake detector" (very sensitive), while a high threshold requires a "full commitment" slap to trigger. We recommend starting in the middle and adjusting to your desk's vibration levels.
Yes — try it on your Mac before purchasing, and we'll sort things out. However, no refunds or warranty for slapping too hard or breaking stuff.
