Folder Peek
Folder Peek is a macOS menu bar utility that puts folders in your menu bar for quick access to files, subfolders, previews, and common file actions.
What is Folder Peek?
Folder Peek is a native macOS utility that lets you place one or more folders directly in the menu bar for faster access than opening Finder windows. It is designed for Mac users who want frequently used project folders, downloads, media folders, or shortcuts to stay one click away while they work. You can customize each folder menu individually, browse subfolders, preview files, and drag files out of the menu into other apps or Finder locations. The app also supports keyboard shortcuts for showing or hiding folder menus, and it can open files or folders with specific apps when needed. Folder Peek is especially useful for streamlined desktop setups, menu bar workflows, and users who regularly switch between active folders during the day. It is published by Sindresorhus for macOS.
Key features
- Add multiple folders to the menu bar for instant access
- Customize each folder menu individually
- Preview files directly from the menu
- Drag and drop files from the menu into other apps
- Use keyboard shortcuts to show or hide folder menus
- Open files or folders in a specific app
- Follow aliases and symlinks
- Use Shortcuts support for folder-based workflows
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Folder Peek is a legitimate menu bar utility for macOS. It works with folders and files you choose, so any file access it needs is consistent with its purpose. If you use it with personal or work folders, treat it like any other file-management tool and be mindful of what is visible in previews or easy to open from the menu bar, especially on a shared Mac.
Recommendation: Keep Folder Peek if you use menu bar access to frequently visited folders or want quicker file navigation during work. If you no longer use that workflow, removing it is usually fine and simply takes away its menu bar shortcuts and folder menus.
Common paths
/Applications/Folder Peek.app
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.sindresorhus.Folder-Peek.plist
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