/apps displays apps created or maintained by Sindre Sorhus, who is a full-time open-source developer and app maker.
Features
Menu bar presence
Constantly watchful eyes that reside in your Mac's menu bar, adding a playful element to your daily workflow.
Non-App Store Version
Offers a downloadable version of the app for users who cannot access the App Store. This version does not receive automatic updates but will be updated annually.
Get Active Browser Tab
Retrieves the URL and title of the active browser tab for a range of Chromium-based browsers, offering seamless browser integration.
Run JavaScript on Active Browser Tab
Allows you to execute JavaScript code on the active tab of supported browsers and returns results in JSON format, streamlining automation processes.
Clear Notifications
Provides the ability to clear all system notifications, ensuring a clutter-free and organized workspace.
Detect Active Screen Sharing
Detects if the screen is being recorded, mirrored, or shared, safeguarding privacy during virtual meetings.
Custom browser menu
Define which browsers appear in the app's menu, giving you a personalized list tailored to your needs and reducing clutter.
Menu bar customization
Option to hide or display the app's icon in the menu bar and show the default browser's icon, letting you streamline your menu bar appearance.
Keyboard shortcut integration
Assign shortcuts for quick menu access, enabling you to toggle between browsers without interrupting your workflow.
Focus filter
Automatically switches browsers in sync with your Focus mode, ensuring your web activity is always aligned with your current activity focus.
Export/Import Settings
Allows you to easily backup or transfer settings for supported apps, providing a simple way to manage app configurations.
Reset Privacy Permissions
Offers an easy method to reset privacy permissions for apps, ensuring user control over granted permissions.
Planned Uninstall Feature
Future plans include the ability to delete app data and uninstall apps, providing comprehensive app management tools.
Dock icon click behavior
Allows customization of Dock icon clicks to hide or minimize app windows, improving workspace management.
Capture and translate text
Select and translate text from anywhere on the screen instantly, enhancing accessibility and usability.
Finder context menu enhancements
Adds useful actions to the Finder context menu like copy path, move to, and create new files, streamlining file management tasks.
One-tap access
Quickly access the app from various locations including the menu bar, Lock Screen, and Control Center, so you can jot down your thoughts without any delay.
Distraction-free interface
Enjoy a clean and uncluttered interface that helps you focus on capturing your ideas without distractions.
iCloud syncing option
Sync your notes across devices via iCloud at your discretion, maintaining your data privacy.
Integration with Shortcuts
Automate tasks and enhance functionality by integrating Scratchpad with the Shortcuts app.
Menu bar space adjustment
Reduce or increase the gap between menu bar items to optimize space usage for more icons or cleaner layout depending on your preferences.
Persistent changes
Once the app is run to set spacing, the changes persist even if you uninstall the app. This ensures you don't have to keep it active continuously.
Real internet check
Beyond checking for Wi-Fi connection, it verifies internet access by sending requests to “apple.com” and “cloudflare.com”
Week number in the menu bar
Displays the current week number directly in your macOS menu bar for quick and easy reference.
Widget
Provides a widget for easy access to the current week number and settings from your desktop.
Automatic icon updates
The icon previews update automatically when the file changes, ensuring real-time visibility.