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/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.

Pricing Plans

Sponsor

$1000
per monthly

Silver sponsor

$100
per monthly

Top supporter

$50
per monthly

Supporter

$10
per monthly

Setapp

$0
per 7 days for free

Universal Purchase

$8
per one-time payment