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DeskPad for Mac

Virtual monitor for screen sharing

Quick answer: DeskPad is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask deskpad. The project is open source. It has 394 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What DeskPad is

DeskPad is a utility for macOS: virtual monitor for screen sharing.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/Stengo/DeskPad.

How to install DeskPad

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask deskpad.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DeskPad on Mac?

Run brew install --cask deskpad in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is DeskPad open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: Stengo/DeskPad.

Does DeskPad run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is DeskPad?

It was installed 394 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1741 in this catalogue.

What version of DeskPad is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.2.