QuickShelf — Instant access to recent files without opening Finder

What It Does

QuickShelf is a lightweight macOS utility that gives you a small, always-available shelf of files (downloads, pinned items, recent captures) so you can drag files straight into a browser or any app — without opening Finder, hunting folders, or breaking your flow.

Why Developers Love It

• Cuts context switching: eliminates the repeated open-Finder → locate → drag routine that interrupts development and testing.

• Speeds repetitive QA tasks: upload the same sample files quickly when validating file upload flows or regression tests.

• Better for rapid prototyping: attach screenshots, logs, or fixture files to bug reports and PRs without leaving your editor.

• Minimal friction: designed to be invoked and used instantly (hotkey/mini‑window workflow), so you get files into other apps with a single drag.

• Works for any app that accepts drag-and-drop, so it fits into existing workflows rather than forcing new integrations.

Getting Started

1. Visit the QuickShelf site: https://quickshelf-app.slowlab.dev 2. Download and install the macOS app. 3. On first run, grant the app any requested file-access or accessibility permissions so it can surface your Downloads or other watched folders. 4. Configure watched folders (e.g., Downloads) and optionally set a global hotkey to show/hide the shelf. 5. Drag items from the shelf straight into a browser upload field, mail compose window, Slack, or other target app — or pin frequently used files for quick reuse.

Perfect For

• QA engineers and testers validating file uploads repeatedly

• Web developers and product teams demoing features that require sample files

• Anyone who frequently attaches screenshots, logs, or documents to bug reports, PRs, or chat

• People who want to reduce context switching and speed small-file workflows (tax paperwork, receipts, invoices, etc.)

Try It Out

Give QuickShelf a quick test: install it, point it at your Downloads folder, and try dragging a newly downloaded file straight into a browser upload field. If you spend even a few times a day opening Finder just to drag files, this little tool will shave minutes off your workflow — try it and see how much smoother those repetitive tasks feel.