Give every Windows virtual desktop its own workspace.
Independent edge shortcut docks, isolated desktop files, multi-monitor wallpapers, audio routing, DDC/CI monitor controls, and Kanban window organization—running locally in a lightweight native binary.
Pre-launch v1.0 note: if Windows SmartScreen appears on first run, click More info → Run anyway.
What's Included
Built directly on Win32, COM, Core Audio, and DWM without background bloat.
Per-Desktop Shortcut Shelf
Auto-hiding edge dock (Bottom, Top, Left, or Right) whose pinned apps, folders, and scripts switch automatically with your active desktop.
Window Organizer & Summon
Move windows across desktops via Kanban cards, press Ctrl+Alt+Space to summon any window, or save and restore multi-window layouts.
Desktop Icon Isolation
Separate desktop files per workspace with exact IShellView icon grid memory and automatic safe file recovery when closing a desktop.
Multi-Monitor & DDC/CI
Assign distinct wallpapers per monitor per desktop, adjust hardware brightness/contrast via DDC/CI, or blank secondary displays with Focus Curtain.
Audio, Power & RGB Sync
Switch default speakers and microphones per desktop, enforce keep-awake policies on AC power, and sync Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting peripherals.
Rules & Named-Pipe CLI
Automatically route or disallow apps on specific desktops, trigger actions on switch, and automate everything via vdeskx.exe CLI / JSON-RPC.
Documentation
Guides, keyboard shortcuts, CLI scripting, and configuration reference.
User Guide
Complete walkthrough of workspaces, shelf docks, icon isolation, and global hotkeys.
Read User Guide →CLI & IPC Reference
Command-line switches, Named Pipe JSON-RPC commands, PowerShell, and AutoHotkey examples.
View CLI Reference →Issue Tracker & Schema
Report bugs, request features, or reference the config.schema.json specification.
Editions
Free for everyday personal workspaces, with an optional one-time offline Pro license.
Community Edition
FreeNo time limits, no account required, zero telemetry.
- Unlimited named virtual desktops & direct hotkeys
- Visual Kanban & Tree Window Organizer
- Per-desktop wallpapers, audio & awake policies
- Up to 5 pinned shelf items per desktop & 1 automation rule
- Multi-monitor mouse unsnag & edge wrap
Pro Edition
£15 one-timePerpetual v1.x license verified 100% offline via ECDSA cryptography.
- Unlimited shortcut shelf items across all desktops
- Unlimited desktop switch actions & script automation
- Unlimited window placement & desktop isolation rules
- Multi-window layout snapshot save & smart restore
- Activate offline on up to 3 personal/work machines