Clean desktop, instantly
Hides every file, folder and screenshot on your desktop the moment you toggle. Brings them right back when you're done.
Available now for macOS
The panic button for screen sharing.
One shortcut hides desktop clutter, mutes audio and alert sounds, and minimizes the apps you do not want on camera. Press it again and ShowMode restores only what it changed.
ShowMode ON
Try it: β₯β§P
Native Swift
12 MB install
100% on-device
Apple-notarized
What it does
Everything that causes screen-share panic.
ShowMode clears the visible and audible clutter in one reversible action.
Mute alert sounds
Mutes both your default audio output and system alert output, so incoming pings do not interrupt a call or recording.
Mute media cleanly
Spotify, browser tabs, videos, and other system audio go quiet without hunting through apps for pause buttons.
Minimize distraction apps
Minimizes Slack, Discord, Messages, Mail, Spotify, and the apps you choose. Windows that were already minimized stay minimized.
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 clutter hides. Audio and alert sounds mute. Chosen apps minimize. 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.
ShowMode for Mac
$4.99one-time
- Full direct-download feature set
- Native, Apple-notarized Mac app
- No subscription and no telemetry
- Runs on macOS 13 and later
One shortcut away
Your next screen share can be the clean one.
Buy once, install in minutes, and keep ShowMode in your menu bar for the moment someone says, "Can you share your screen?"
Get ShowMode β $4.99 lifetimeSecure checkout and instant download through Lemon Squeezy.
Questions
Honest answers.
How is this different from macOS Focus mode?
ShowMode does not switch macOS Focus because Apple does not expose a public API for that. It mutes media and system alert sounds, hides desktop clutter, and minimizes the apps you choose. You can use it alongside Focus when you also want notification banners blocked.
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?
The full direct-download version is available now for $4.99. It is Developer ID signed, Apple-notarized, and includes the desktop, Dock, audio, and app-control features.
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.