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Recent Files

Stashbar-style recent files with a Grid/List view toggle and adjustable thumbnail size. QuickLook thumbnails that drag out to Finder/apps and open on click. Inspired by https://github.com/jiunbae/stashbar.

Category
Files
Type
Workflow (no code)
Requires
Nothing beyond BarShelf
Permissions
readPaths: ~/Downloads
Source
github.com/jiunbae/stashbar
Recent Files widget, rendered by BarShelf

The newest files in a folder as QuickLook thumbnails, in a grid or a list. Drag a file straight out to Finder or another app, or click it to open it. Inspired by Stashbar.

What it shows

The widget watches the folder, so a new download appears without waiting for the next refresh.

Settings

SettingDefaultEffect
Folder~/DownloadsWhich folder to show.
Maximum files24How many of the newest files to list.
ViewGridGrid of thumbnails, or a list.
Thumbnail size52Thumbnail size in points.

Permissions

The widget asks for read access to the chosen folder. Hidden files are skipped.

Install

With BarShelf running, install it in one click, or from the terminal:

barshelf install https://github.com/jiunbae/stashbar

Don't have BarShelf yet?

brew install --cask open330/tap/barshelf