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Pennywise
pennywise · v0.8.0 • deprecated
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brew install --cask pennywise 5
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Pennywise is a cross-platform app that allows users to open websites, media, or other content in floating windows. It's ideal for multitaskers who want specific content to stay on top of other windows, enhancing productivity and focus.
Pennywise enables users to open any website or media in a floating window that stays on top of other applications.
Maturity: The project is relatively mature with a substantial GitHub following, though it has several open issues indicating ongoing development needs.
Community: While there is some initial interest indicated by Hacker News mentions, the lack of recent Reddit discussions suggests limited current community engagement.
Pros
- + Cross-platform functionality supports various operating systems.
- + Floating windows enhance multitasking by keeping content accessible.
- + Open-source MIT license promotes transparency and customization.
Cons
- - No auto-updates require manual checking for new versions.
- - Some features, like Netflix support, are missing or problematic.
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