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Boxvy - Turn your desktop into a productivity workspace

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Instead of your workflow being scattered across folders, browsers, and apps, Boxvy brings everything you use daily into one organized, visual, and fast-access workspace. Boxvy is a powerful productivity tool for Windows and Mac that transforms your desktop into a dynamic workspace. You can add customizable content such as notes, timers, shortcuts, browser views, and more, directly to your desktop, movable bubbles, or to your status bar, helping to stay organized and boost your productivity.

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Hey everyone. I'm excited to introduce Boxvy, a new way to turn your desktop into a personalized workspace. I built Boxvy around a simple idea: your desktop should be more than a place for files and icons. It should be a place where the information and tools you use every day are always available. With Boxvy, you can create your own workspace using widgets, bubbles, and menu bar icons. Add browser content, calendars, notes, shortcuts, weather, news, system stats, calculators, currency converters, galleries, and more; all organized exactly the way you want. Some of the ways I use Boxvy: • Keep important websites and dashboards always visible • Launch apps, files, folders, URLs, and commands instantly • Create different desktop setups for different workflows • Monitor system stats without opening extra apps • Keep calendars, notes, and useful information always within reach Every element can be customized; from icons and behavior to layouts and organization. You can create multiple configurations and switch between environments depending on what you are working on. The most exciting part is seeing how everyone creates their own setup. I’d love to hear from you: - What would your ideal desktop workspace look like? - What tools or widgets would you add to Boxvy? Thanks for checking out Boxvy! 🚀

Finally gave the desktop bubbles a shot and the shortcuts panel actually saved me from digging through folders for a dozen clicks. Nice to see something that feels lightweight instead of another bloated workspace suite.

Maker

 That's exactly the experience I wanted to create with Boxvy, making the things you use most available instantly without adding unnecessary complexity.

The goal was never to build another heavy workspace suite, but rather a lightweight layer that enhances your existing desktop and helps you access your tools, files, webs, and information faster.

I'm really glad the desktop bubbles and shortcuts panel are helping improve your workflow. If you have any ideas or features that would make Boxvy even more useful, I'd love to hear them. Thanks for trying it out and sharing your feedback!

A sync option between desktop and mobile would be really useful so I can check my pinned notes and timers when I'm away from my computer. Right now it feels tied to the device, and being able to access the same bubbles from my phone would make it stick for me.

Maker

 Thanks for the suggestion! That's a great idea and definitely something I've been thinking about.

I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Feedback like this helps prioritize what to build next. If you have any other ideas, I'd love to hear them. And if you're enjoying Boxvy so far, sharing it with others or mentioning it in any communities you're part of would really help. Thank you for your support!

The status bar shortcuts are genuinely useful on my Mac, feels snappy and doesn't get in the way like other widgets I've tried.

Maker

 
Thank you! I'm really glad to hear that.

The goal was to make Boxvy feel like a natural extension of your desktop, fast, lightweight, and always within reach without getting in the way. It's great to know the status bar shortcuts are working well for you.

If you have any ideas or features that would make them even more useful, I'd love to hear them. And if you're enjoying Boxvy, sharing it with friends or mentioning it in any communities you're part of would really help. Every bit of feedback and support helps make Boxvy even better!

Maker

I'd also like to share a list of Boxvy's main features that can help improve your daily workflow and boost your productivity.

Boxvy Main Features.

  • Support various content types as widgets, bubbles, or menu bar icons

    • Add multiple instances with unique configurations

  • Bubbles:

    • Customizable behavior, background, and icons

    • Corner docking

  • Menu Bar Icons:

    • Customizable behavior and icons

  • Support for multiple desktop configurations

  • Shortcuts:

    • Desktop shortcuts for switching environments

    • Toggle Boxvy icon visibility to manage space

Supported Content:

  • Browser Content

    • Multi-tab support

    • Single browser views

    • Embed code to insert widgets and web apps

    • Extract specific website sections

  • Calendar

    • Personal events

    • Google Calendar integration

    • Calendar picker

    • Timeline or list visualizations

  • Notes

    • Support for multiple notes

  • Currency Converter

    • Convert multiple currencies simultaneously

  • Shortcuts

    • Grid or list displays

    • Organize shortcuts via categories

    • Supported shortcut types: Apps, URLs, Commands, Files, Folders

  • Calculator

  • Clock

    • Analog: customizable themes

    • Text-based clock

    • Local or specific location support

  • Gallery

    • Local device photo display

    • Google Photos integration

  • Weather

    • Customizable weather information

  • News

    • Latest news filtered by location and tags

    • View news in a single list or via tabs

  • System Stats

    • Monitor CPU, RAM, and disk space on the desktop, status bar, or as a bubble