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deskpad · v1.3.2
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Virtual monitor for screen sharing
brew install --cask deskpad 328
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026DeskPad is a virtual monitor tool that allows users to extend their screen real estate for screen sharing, collaboration, or testing purposes. It creates a virtual display that can be used like a physical monitor, making it ideal for developers, designers, or anyone needing additional screen space.
Creates a virtual monitor to extend screen real estate for screen sharing or multitasking.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained with a large GitHub following, though some open issues remain.
Community: DeskPad gained significant traction on Hacker News with a highly upvoted post, indicating strong community interest.
Pros
- + Creates a virtual monitor for screen sharing and collaboration
- + Useful for developers and testers needing multiple displays
- + Actively maintained with a strong community following
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues may affect functionality
Community Mentions
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