A lot of these tools smooth over daily friction: panes, desktops, package updates, certificates, shipping labels.
Some are intentionally tiny and specific. Toasty is a 229 KB notification CLI; BabySmash is exactly what it sounds like.
The common thread is practical tinkering: make the rough edge visible, shave it down, share the result.
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Workbench shelves
Grouped by what the tools actually do.
Windows workbench
Desktop and tray utilities for small Windows annoyances: virtual desktops, peeking at the wallpaper, posture nudges, edge lights, handheld companion controls, and Terminal pane cleanup.
MaximizeToVirtualDesktop macOS green-button behavior for Windows 11 PeekDesktop Click your Windows desktop wallpaper to peek at it - just like macOS Sonoma. Posturr Windows Windows posture monitoring — sit up straight! Windows Edge Light A customizable glowing edge light effect around your monitor OpenClaw Windows Hub Windows companion suite for OpenClaw SplitPaneFix One-click fix for Windows Terminal split panes
Terminal and developer helpers
Tools for package updates, toast notifications, certificate inspection, and focused presentation timing.
Useful one-offs and odd joys
Browser automation, health-data experiments, and keyboard-smashing fun for small kids.
Everything on the bench
Only tools submitted under @shanselman.
