DeskMat
DeskMat is a Mac utility that quickly hides desktop icons and folders so your screen stays cleaner for work, recording, presentations, and calls.
What is DeskMat?
DeskMat is a native Mac utility for hiding desktop clutter with a click. It helps users keep files and folders out of view during screen sharing, video meetings, streaming, recording, or focused work, then reveal them again when needed. The app supports covering one desktop or multiple desktops, and it can also hide selected files, folders, or file types instead of everything at once. Users can place its control on the desktop or in the menu bar, which makes it easy to toggle without opening a larger workspace. DeskMat also includes automation-friendly options such as Focus mode support and AppleScript control for workflows that change throughout the day. Published by Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad through Eternal Storms Software, it is aimed at Mac users who want a simple way to present a tidier desktop without reorganizing their files.
Key features
- Hide all desktop icons and folders with a single click
- Hide only selected files, folders, or file types instead of the whole desktop
- Work across one display or multiple desktops
- Place controls on the desktop or in the menu bar for quick access
- Use Focus mode support to change behavior automatically
- Control the app with AppleScript for custom workflows
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
DeskMat performs a normal desktop-management role for its purpose and is generally low risk. To hide or reveal items reliably, it may need access related to managing what is shown on your desktop, which is expected for this kind of Mac utility. Using it can temporarily change what you or other apps see during screen sharing or recording, so test your setup before an important meeting or capture session. If you stop using the app, its hiding and automation features will no longer be available.
Recommendation: Keep DeskMat if you regularly share your screen, record videos, or want a cleaner desktop without moving files around. If you do not use those workflows, you can remove it with little impact beyond losing its desktop-hiding and automation features.
Common paths
/Applications/DeskMat.app
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