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Description:
Keep your recently modified files at hand and up-to-date
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.0.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ironicsoftware  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: productivity file-management menu-bar workflow macos
Install: brew install --cask fresh
About:
Fresh is a menu bar utility that automatically tracks and displays your most recently modified files and folders for instant access. It intelligently monitors file system changes to keep your workflow fluid by surfacing relevant documents without manual organization. This tool eliminates the need for digging through Finder windows or relying on static recent files lists.
Key Features:
  • Automatic tracking of recently modified files and folders
  • Menu bar access for instant file retrieval
  • Smart filtering and organization of recent items
  • Customizable monitoring preferences
Use Cases:
  • Developers quickly accessing recently edited code files across multiple projects
  • Designers managing iterative versions of creative assets and mockups
  • Writers keeping current drafts and research materials immediately available
  • Project managers tracking the latest reports and documentation
Alternatives:
  • RecentMenu – Similar recent files functionality with different UI approach
  • Finder Stacks – Built-in macOS feature but less dynamic and automated
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 4.0.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 8270cb4d