DesktopRenamer

Rename Your Experiences.

Overview

Take back control of your macOS spaces.

DesktopRenamer is a macOS menubar app that lets you give custom names to your desktop spaces — those virtual desktops you create in Mission Control.

Features

Everything you need to own your workflow.

01 / Rename

Rename at Menu Bar

Give your desktop spaces custom names directly from the menu bar. Click, type, done.

02 / Labels

Crystal Clear Labels

Aesthetic name labels in Mission Control. A discreet active label confirms your space after switching.

03 / Navigate

Switch & Move

Click a space to jump to it. Hold ⌥ to teleport the active window — no dragging.

04 / Speed

Faster Switching

Bypass macOS animation lag with trackpad overrides or keyboard hotkeys for instant switching.

Raycast

Manage and switch spaces from Raycast, your favorite launcher.

Install Raycast Extension

API & AppleScript

Full AppleScript and API for automating space management from your own scripts and tools.

Widget

See your current space and tap to switch — directly from the Notification Center or Desktop widget.

Install

Get started in seconds.

macOS 13.0+. No SIP disable. Drag to Applications, done.

Download


                                    brew install --cask gitmichaelqiu/tap/desktoprenamer

Not signed with a paid Apple Developer account — go to System Settings → Privacy & Security if macOS blocks the app. Permissions are guided on first launch.

Companions

Works great with your toolkit.

SpaceSwitcher

Control which app and set of dock items to display in each space. Pair with DesktopRenamer for complete workspace mastery.

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OptClicker

Right-click with the Option key. A simple utility that complements your DesktopRenamer workflow.

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