Clean desktop, instantly
Hides every file, folder and screenshot on your desktop the moment you toggle. Brings them right back when you're done.
Shipping May 2026 β join the early access list
One shortcut.
One shortcut.
Meeting-ready Mac.
Hide the desktop clutter. Silence the pings. Mute the music. Clear the stage in one keypress β and put it all back when you're done.
ShowMode ON
Try it: β₯β§P
Native Swift
12 MB install
100% on-device
Apple-notarized
What it does
Four things, ruthlessly well.
ShowMode clears exactly what breaks a screen-share. Nothing more, nothing less.
Silence every notification
Turns on a dedicated Focus filter that stops Slack, Messages, Discord, Mail, and every app banner. No Teams message previewed on your screen-share again.
Mute audio cleanly
One tap mutes your system output so your Spotify, browser tab, or incoming call alert doesn't bleed into your recording.
Hide the clutter apps
Minimizes Slack, Discord, Messages, Spotify β whatever you pick. Keeps the demo app you're sharing front and center.
How it works
Three seconds before every meeting.
01 β SET
Pick a shortcut.
The default is β₯β§P. Change it to whatever your fingers already know.
02 β PRESS
Hit it before you share.
Desktop hides. Notifications silence. Audio mutes. Clutter apps disappear. A small confirmation flashes. That's it.
03 β DONE
Press it again. Everything returns.
Exactly where you left it. Your wallpaper, your windows, your sound β all back, undisturbed.
Pricing
Pay once. Own it forever.
No subscriptions. No tiers. No telemetry. A small tool with a fair price.
Founding supporter
$3.99one-time Β· first 500 only
- Lifetime license, all future updates
- Mac App Store + direct download
- Name in the credits (if you want)
- Direct line to the maker for feedback
Launch price
$4.99one-time Β· at launch
- Mac App Store
- All v1 features
- Free updates for life
Early access list
Be first. Pay less.
Drop your email. When ShowMode ships in May, you get a founding-supporter code β $3.99 instead of $4.99, and a direct line to give feedback before anyone else.
No spam. No tracking pixels. Unsubscribe in one click. We'll email you once at launch, and that's it.
Questions
Honest answers.
How is this different from macOS Focus mode?
Focus silences notifications. That's one step of four. ShowMode also hides your desktop icons, mutes audio, and minimizes the specific apps you don't want visible on a screen-share. It's the full "meeting-ready" switch, not just a do-not-disturb.
Which macOS versions are supported?
macOS 13 Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe. Apple Silicon and Intel both supported.
Does it work with Zoom, Meet, Teams, and Loom?
Yes. ShowMode runs independently of your meeting app β it just prepares your Mac. Any screen-share, recording, or presentation app benefits.
Can I change the keyboard shortcut?
Yes. The default is β₯β§P, but any combination works. Change it in Preferences.
What data does ShowMode collect?
None. Zero analytics, no crash reporters, no phone-home. Everything runs locally on your Mac. The App Store privacy label is "Data Not Collected."
Does it need Accessibility permission?
Yes, to minimize and restore windows cleanly. macOS will ask once on first run, then never again. We use Accessibility only for window control β nothing is logged or transmitted.
What if I don't want ShowMode to mute audio?
Every action is individually toggleable. Use only the parts you want.
Mac App Store or direct download?
Both, at launch. MAS for easy install and auto-updates ($4.99). Direct version ($6.99) includes a few extras that the sandbox doesn't allow β Dock hiding, extended app control, Shortcuts.app integration.
Is there a trial?
The direct version includes a 14-use free trial. Mac App Store doesn't allow trials, but Apple offers refunds within 14 days.
Will it become a subscription later?
No. Your purchase is a lifetime license. If you bought once, you own it. Major future versions may be optional paid upgrades β never a forced re-purchase.