Desktop Profiles Free and Open Source Desktop App CookApps CookApps Marketplace

Overview

The main purpose of this utility is to facilitate the transition among different workspaces (work environments). User-defined profiles are equipped with a container for caching apps internal states and its windows arrangement The profile also allows the user to predefine system settings e. g. theme, accent colour. Online demo is located here. When profile is invoked: - Windows arrangement and internal state of selected apps are restored - Settings for theme, accent colour, NightShift, are adjusted - Other applications are either closed or kept open - Assigned workflows are executed ️ Download prebuild version ⬅️

Desktop Profiles is built on open-source principles to guarantee security, privacy, and full reproducibility. All sensitive data transformations run locally on your hardware with zero telemetry or unexpected cloud dependencies.

Key Technical Features & Capabilities

Native Desktop Architecture: Engineered as a standalone desktop binary with near-instant startup and zero background telemetry.

Local-First Privacy: Executes all core data transformations, media processing, and configuration storage 100% locally on your machine.

Optimized UI Workflow: Apple Human Interface Guidelines-inspired design with dark mode, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and responsive layouts.

Zero Cloud Dependencies: Operates completely offline without requiring cloud accounts, third-party analytics, or external API keys.

Architecture & Technology Stack

Primary Languages: Swift / TypeScript

Frameworks & UI Runtime: Native Desktop Engine

Build Systems & Tooling: Xcode / Node.js / Cargo

Supported Platforms: macOS 12.0+ (Apple Silicon M1-M4 & Intel x86_64), Windows 10/11 x64, Linux

System Requirements

Specification	Minimum Requirement	Recommended Specification
Operating System	macOS 12.0 Monterey / Windows 10 x64	macOS 14.0+ Sonoma / Windows 11 x64
Processor Architecture	Apple Silicon (M1+) or Intel Core i5 x64	Apple Silicon Unified Memory (M2/M3/M4)
Memory (RAM)	4 GB Unified RAM	8 GB+ High-Speed RAM
Storage Space	300 MB available local disk space	1 GB+ SSD storage
GPU Acceleration	Metal 2 / DirectX 12 compatible	Apple Neural Engine / Vulkan capable

Installation & Setup Guide

macOS Installation (Recommended)

Download the verified .dmg release installer directly from CookApps.

Open the disk image and drag Desktop Profiles.app into your /Applications folder.

Launch Desktop Profiles via Spotlight (Cmd + Space) or Launchpad.

Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available:

bash

brew install --cask desktop-profiles

Windows Installation

Download the official installer package (.exe / .msi).

Run the executable and follow the setup wizard.

Launch Desktop Profiles from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

Building from Source (Development Setup)

bash

git clone https://github.com/mamiksik/Desktop-Profiles.git
cd Desktop-Profiles
pnpm install || cargo build --release
pnpm run build

How to Use & Workflow

Application Launch & Workspace: Open Desktop Profiles to load the responsive native workspace.

Configuration & Preferences: Press Cmd + , (macOS) or Ctrl + , (Windows) to configure hardware acceleration, custom directories, and display themes.

Primary Operation: Drag-and-drop source files or input parameters directly into the central window.

Execution & Export: Initiate the processing pipeline and verify output files saved directly to your chosen local directory.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Problem: macOS Gatekeeper displays *"App is damaged and can't be opened"* or unnotarized developer notice.

Root Cause: macOS quarantine flag set on binaries downloaded outside the Mac App Store.

Resolution: Open Terminal and run:

bash

    xattr -cr /Applications/Desktop Profiles.app

Alternatively, navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security and select Open Anyway.

Problem: High memory consumption during batch processing operations.

Root Cause: Large media buffers retaining uncompressed state.

Resolution: Adjust batch concurrency in settings or process assets in focused batches.

Desktop Profiles

Overview

Key Technical Features & Capabilities

Architecture & Technology Stack

System Requirements

Installation & Setup Guide

macOS Installation (Recommended)

Windows Installation

Building from Source (Development Setup)

How to Use & Workflow

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

How to Use & Getting Started

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