Recent puts your recent files right in the notch area of your Mac for instant and convenient access. Simply choose which folders you’d like to track, and quickly reach your files by moving your mouse toward the notch at the top of your Mac’s display.
Hey everyone! 👋 Super excited to share this little project with you all. I frequently struggle to dig up recent downloads or screenshots from my messy folders. Recent File Picker solved that problem for me by simply displaying a couple of the most recent files from a set of defined folders.
✨ HOW IT WORKS
Select folders such as Downloads, Desktop, or any custom folder you’d like monitored.
Instead of painstakingly searching for files, simply hover your mouse near the notch, and your most recent files instantly appear for quick access.
🎁 FREE VERSION
Recent File Picker is free forever, with full access to one folder of your choice. Pick any folder to track and have your latest files ready at your fingertips.
🤑 UNLIMITED VERSION
Unlock unlimited folders with a single, one-time purchase. Monitor as many folders as you want, and access all your recent files directly from your Mac’s notch.
I hope it’s helpful to some—and maybe even sparks a bit of joy along the way. Would love to hear what you think!
Awesome launch! This looks really promising—especially UI and animation. Looking forward to future updates!
Brilliant use of the notch! 🚀 Does it work seamlessly with multiple monitors, or does the cursor need to return to the MacBook screen?
About Recent File Picker for macOS on Product Hunt
“Quick access to recent files”
Recent File Picker for macOS launched on Product Hunt on April 2nd, 2025 and earned 102 upvotes and 7 comments, placing #25 on the daily leaderboard. Recent puts your recent files right in the notch area of your Mac for instant and convenient access. Simply choose which folders you’d like to track, and quickly reach your files by moving your mouse toward the notch at the top of your Mac’s display.
Recent File Picker for macOS was featured in Mac (103.5k followers) and Menu Bar Apps (12.2k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 10.3k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted Recent File Picker for macOS?
Recent File Picker for macOS was hunted by Schurigeln. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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Hey everyone! 👋
Super excited to share this little project with you all. I frequently struggle to dig up recent downloads or screenshots from my messy folders. Recent File Picker solved that problem for me by simply displaying a couple of the most recent files from a set of defined folders.
✨ HOW IT WORKS
Select folders such as Downloads, Desktop, or any custom folder you’d like monitored.
Instead of painstakingly searching for files, simply hover your mouse near the notch, and your most recent files instantly appear for quick access.
🎁 FREE VERSION
Recent File Picker is free forever, with full access to one folder of your choice. Pick any folder to track and have your latest files ready at your fingertips.
🤑 UNLIMITED VERSION
Unlock unlimited folders with a single, one-time purchase. Monitor as many folders as you want, and access all your recent files directly from your Mac’s notch.
I hope it’s helpful to some—and maybe even sparks a bit of joy along the way. Would love to hear what you think!