DeskUtils
12 tools. One Mac app.
Everyday Mac tools, always within reach.
Capture, copy, switch, pick colors and stay focused — without breaking your flow.
All features free · Requires macOS 15.2+
Screenshot
Capture exactly what you mean to show.
Capture your screen. Annotate, blur and share.
Capture Area⌥⇧⌘4
Scrolling Capture⌥⇧⌘6
Capture Active Window⌥⇧⌘9
Add arrows, counters and highlights, and blur private details.
Clipboard Manager · ⇧⌘V
Copy now. Find it again later.
Search text, images and files
Pin your everyday snippets
Paste into your active app
Link previews may fetch page details from the web.
Quick Ring
Your favorite tools. Two taps away.
Press ⌘ twice, then choose an action.
Choose and reorder the actions you use most. Explore Quick Ring →
Focused tools
Grab a color, copy any text, find the right window.
Capture Text
Copy text you can see but can’t select, or read a QR code. Text recognition runs on your Mac.
Window Switcher
See every window on ⌘Tab, and preview windows when you hover over the Dock.
Window Switcher →Utilities
Small utilities for the moments macOS doesn’t cover.
Prevent SleepMouse JigglerClean KeyboardDisplay DimmingExternal Display OnlySystem Monitoring
Prevent Sleep · ⇧⌘P
Keep your Mac awake.
Prevent Sleep keeps long tasks running without moving the pointer.
Keep your pointer moving.
Mouse Jiggler stays within an area you choose.
Wipe the keyboard without typing
Clean Keyboard locks the keys until you’re done.
Tone down a bright second screen
Display Dimming darkens an external display.
Work on your external display only
Turns off your Mac’s built-in screen.
Available on compatible MacsSystem Monitoring
Keep an eye on your Mac.
CPU, memory and disk use, right from the menu bar.
Free & Support
Every tool. Completely free.
All features included. Support development if you’d like.
Apple Developer Program
Help DeskUtils get notarized
Your Ko-fi tips help cover the first year of Apple Developer Program membership, so I can sign DeskUtils and submit it to Apple for notarization.
$99First-year goal
9%9% of the goal funded · Funded via Ko-fi
Support on Ko-fi
100% voluntary · Everyone gets the same free app
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All the tools you need for screenshots, clipboard and everyday work on your Mac.
Free forever. No account, no subscription, no license key.
- Screenshots, scrolling capture & annotation
- 500 clipboard items with search & pins
- Customizable Quick Ring shortcuts
- On-device OCR, color picker & window switcher
- Keep awake, mouse jiggler & keyboard cleaning
- Display dimming & External Display Only
- CPU, memory & disk monitoring
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One-time / monthlyEvery donation helps keep DeskUtils free, independent and improving.
- Every contribution, big or small, is appreciated
- Helps keep every tool free for everyone
- Supports new features, fixes and updates
- Helps cover development and hosting costs
- Supports an independent developer
Support on Ko-fi
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Frequently asked questions
Get in touch →Is DeskUtils a subscription?
No. All DeskUtils features are free, with no subscription or license key required.
How many Macs can I use DeskUtils on?
Install DeskUtils on any supported Mac you own or control. No paid device limit applies.
Which version of macOS do I need?
DeskUtils requires macOS 15.2 or later. Check the release notes for the supported Macs before downloading.
Is DeskUtils free?
Yes. Every feature is included for free. Donations on Ko-fi are entirely optional.
Do I need an account?
No DeskUtils account is needed.
Does my clipboard leave my Mac?
Clipboard history stays on your Mac, and screen text recognition runs on device. Update checks and optional link previews use the network without uploading clipboard history.
Is DeskUtils on the Mac App Store?
DeskUtils is distributed directly from the official website and GitHub Releases. Download the disk image, move the app to Applications and follow the installation guide.