Trickster
Keep track of recent files on your Mac
Trickster launched on May 14, 2017 with 140 votes, #266 of 3,229 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
What it does
Trickster is time-saving Mac menu-bar utility that provides super-quick access to recently used files, folders and applications on your Mac. Configurable to watch only the folders you care about, with preset or custom filters, quick search, thorough keyboard friendliness and drag&drop functionality are all designed to save interaction time.
Trickster for Mac watches the folders you specify for files with latest activity and gives you super fast access to them. Indespensable utility!
Everything you worked on is still in your menu bar, ready when you are. “I’ve used similar apps, but none of them ever stuck for me. Trickster smooths out the process and fills in the missing features. I’m using it every day now.” “Trickster feels really well designed. I'm pretty picky about apps that I let keep an icon in my status bar, but Trickster has earned a spot there.” “Where Trickster does the trick for me is with its keyboard navigation.” “Trickster has become an indispensable part of my work and daily Mac use. Itʼs such a useful tool that I wouldnʼt want to go without. Iʼve been using it for years, and itʼs always been solid.” Twitter is another great way to follow our news and…from apparentsoft.com
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