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Meet the Quick Controller

Easily and powerfully control macOS appearance options from one elegant panel or API. Focus on your work, not hunting through System Settings.

StageHero Quick Controller Interface showing controls for Desktop Icons, Dock, Menubar, Widgets, Appearance mode, Stage Manager, and window visibility.

More, Buttons

The Quick Controller is the heart of StageHero. It brings together essential macOS visibility controls that are otherwise scattered throughout your system—giving you the power to customize your workspace instantly.

Whether you're preparing for a presentation, screen recording, or just want to focus on your work without distractions, Quick Controller lets you adjust your desktop environment with a single click.

The interface is designed to be simple yet powerful—showing you exactly what's enabled and what's not at a glance.

Controls at Your Fingertips

Stage Manager

Toggle macOS Stage Manager on or off instantly. Organize your open applications into a side panel for better workspace organization.

Desktop Icons

Show or hide desktop icons with a single click. Perfect for presentations and screenshots when you need a clean background.

Dock Visibility

Instantly toggle your Dock's visibility without diving into System Settings. Reclaim screen space when you need it.

Menubar Control

Show or hide the macOS menubar. Great for distraction-free writing or when running apps in fullscreen.

Widgets Control

Toggle macOS Desktop Widgets visibility. Perfect for creating a clean workspace or quickly accessing your favorite widgets.

Appearance Mode

Switch between Light and Dark mode with one click. Adjust your workspace to match your environment or preferences.

Window Visibility

Hide or show application windows for a cleaner workspace or to reveal what's underneath.

Access

Application-Switching

Alt-Tab to StageHero, adjust your workspace settings, and Alt-Tab back to your project. A simple and efficient way to customize your environment without breaking flow.

Hotkeys

Configure custom keyboard shortcuts to show, hide, or toggle the Quick Controller. Access your controls without taking your hands off the keyboard or switching applications.

Launcher Integration

Use your favorite launcher (like Raycast or Alfred) to bring up the Quick Controller or toggle specific settings directly.

URL Scheme

Automate visibility controls with our URL scheme. Perfect for scripts, automation tools, or custom workflows.

Use Cases

Focused Work

Create a distraction-free environment with minimal visual elements when you need to concentrate.

Presenters

Quickly hide desktop clutter before sharing your screen. Enable or disable Stage Manager depending on what you need to show.

Content Creators

Set up the perfect visual environment for screen recordings or screenshots. Toggle elements on and off as needed during your workflow.

Perfect Workspace

Some of us just need a perfect workspace in order to work. We get it.

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macOS 14.4+