A macOS utility that saves and restores desktop workspaces with app states, window layouts, and system settings.
Desktop Profiles is a macOS utility that allows users to save and restore complete desktop workspaces, including application states, window layouts, and system settings. It solves the problem of manually reconfiguring your desktop when switching between different tasks, projects, or work environments, saving time and maintaining consistency.
macOS users who frequently switch between different work contexts (e.g., developers, designers, researchers) and want to automate desktop setup and transitions.
It provides a unique, automated way to manage desktop environments on macOS, combining app state restoration, window arrangement, and system settings control into a single profile-based system, which is not natively available in macOS.
An innovative desktop manager for macOS
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Saves and restores internal app states and window arrangements, as shown in the demos with Finder and iTerm, ensuring consistent workspace layouts.
Automatically adjusts macOS settings like theme, accent color, and NightShift per profile, demonstrated in the DarkMode gif for seamless transitions.
Executes assigned workflows when a profile is invoked, adding automation capabilities beyond basic app management for enhanced productivity.
Allows profiles to be triggered via customizable keyboard shortcuts, enabling quick workspace switches without manual intervention.
Only available for macOS, with no support for Windows or Linux, severely limiting its use in mixed or non-Apple environments.
Remote control functionality is a proof-of-concept that requires self-building from source, making it unreliable for production or classroom use.
State restoration depends on individual apps supporting macOS APIs, which may fail with third-party or web-based applications, reducing reliability.
The README lacks detailed setup guides and troubleshooting, relying on demos and sketches, which can hinder user onboarding and problem-solving.