Capture quick notes
Apple Stickies is the built-in choice for basic desktop notes. Tot offers a minimal set of synced scratchpads, while Antinote is designed for temporary text, calculations, and other disposable working notes.
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Keep notes visible
Noticky is the strongest fit when notes, checklists, prompts, or screenshots need to remain visible above active and fullscreen apps. SideNotes is better if you prefer an organized screen-edge drawer instead of free-floating notes.
Capture screenshots
CleanShot X is the broader capture suite for annotation, recording, scrolling screenshots, and sharing. Noticky is useful when a captured image needs to remain visible beside your work as part of an editable setup.
Organize temporary files
Dropover gives files, links, and text a temporary shelf while you drag items between apps and folders. Unclutter is worth considering when you also want quick access to notes and clipboard history from one screen-edge panel.
Use clipboard history
Maccy is a focused, lightweight clipboard manager for quickly searching and restoring copied items. Raycast is a better fit when clipboard history should live inside a broader launcher with commands and extensions.
Launch apps faster
Raycast combines app launching with commands and an extension ecosystem. Alfred offers mature custom workflows and deeper keyboard automation, while Spotlight remains the simplest built-in choice for opening apps and files.
Manage windows
Rectangle Pro suits people who want direct window snapping, layouts, and pinning controls. BetterTouchTool is the stronger option when window actions need to be combined with gestures, shortcuts, triggers, and broader automation.
Automate repetitive tasks
BetterTouchTool connects gestures, keyboard shortcuts, triggers, and window actions across macOS. Alfred and Raycast are easier starting points when the automation should begin from a launcher command or reusable workflow.