DisplayTextOnDesktop

Powerful macOS Desktop Customization

A professional menubar application that displays customizable text overlays, dynamic variables, SF Symbols, and clickable launchers directly on your desktop.

7
Features
∞
Layouts
1px
Precision
0
Setup

Core Features

📝

Static & Dynamic Text

Display any text at precise pixel positions. Show static labels or dynamic content that updates automatically.

⏰

Time Variables

Display current time with custom formats using simple syntax.

{{time(HH:mm:ss)}}
🌐

API Integration

Fetch and display live data from any API endpoint.

{{curl(url, path)}}
🔐

Dynamic Passwords

Generate daily rotating passwords based on date formulas.

{{winfaktclassicpaswoord}}
⭐

SF Symbols

Native macOS SF Symbols with 40+ icon picker.

SF:star.fill
🖱️

Click Actions

Make text clickable to open apps, URLs, show tooltips, or access app windows.

🖥️

Multi-Screen

Per-screen configurations that switch automatically when monitors change.

Use Cases

⏰

Always-Visible Clock

Display a large clock on your desktop in any format you prefer.

{{time(HH:mm:ss)}}→14:35:22
💰

Live Financial Data

Monitor stock prices, crypto values, or account balances in real-time.

{{curl(api.example.com/btc, price)}}
🚀

Quick App Launcher

Create visual launchers with SF Symbols or text that open apps instantly.

SF:terminal.fill
🪟

Window Switcher

Access specific application windows with a single click.

Show App Windows

Technical Details

System Requirements

  • •macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later
  • •No permissions for basic features
  • •Accessibility permission for window management

Built With

  • •Swift & SwiftUI
  • •Native macOS APIs
  • •Menubar-only application

Storage

  • •JSON in ~/.macos-displaytextondesktop/
  • •Automatic backups on save
  • •Survives app reinstall

Performance

  • •Configurable refresh intervals
  • •5-second API timeout
  • •Debounced settings saves

Easy Positioning with Setup Mode

Toggle Setup Mode to drag items anywhere on your desktop. Position updates live in settings with pixel-perfect precision.

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Enable Setup Mode

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Drag to Position

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Done

Ready to Transform Your Desktop?

Professional macOS desktop customization tool.
Precise. Powerful. Pixel-perfect.

Contact:patrick@pm7.dev