About Second Desk
Second Desk is a modern Windows desktop file management tool built with the Rust + Tauri 2.x + Vue 3 tech stack. Designed with a drawer-style concept, it can be quickly summoned by hovering the mouse at the screen edge or using a global shortcut key, making desktop file access instantly available.
Unlike traditional desktop icon management, Second Desk organizes frequently used files into an easily accessible drawer panel. This approach keeps your desktop tidy while preserving quick file access. Whether launching applications, opening documents, or managing downloads, simply move your mouse to the screen edge or press the shortcut key to complete tasks within 1 second.
Why Choose Second Desk?
- Clean Desktop – Store frequently used files in the drawer and say goodbye to cluttered desktop icons
- Instant Access – Trigger via screen edge or shortcut key; automatically hides when not in use, saving screen space
- Smart Categorization – Automatically identifies file types and supports custom categories and virtual folders
- Highly Customizable – Fully adjustable, from trigger methods to theme colors
- Performance Driven – Powered by Rust backend for extreme performance, with cold start time under 1 second
Core Features
- 🚀 Lightning-fast Launch – Cold start <1 second, file scanning <100ms
- 🪟 Smart Triggering – Supports edge triggering from all 4 directions plus global shortcut keys
- 🎨 Beautiful Themes – 5 color schemes × light/dark modes × frosted glass effect
- 📁 Virtual Groups – Drag and drop icons to create folders, just like on iPhone
- ✅ Batch Operations – Long-press to enter batch selection mode for quick multi-file actions
- 🔧 Fully Configurable – Customize window position, size, trigger delay, and auto-hide behavior
- 💾 Lightweight & Efficient – Memory usage <120MB, binary size <50MB
- 🛡️ Smart Protection – Full-screen detection, shortcut protection period, and drag detection
