SimpleDesktopFence

Spec sheet

Purpose

SimpleDesktopFence is a lightweight Windows desktop app that displays folder contents in floating, customizable panels.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Customization

Per-panel settings include background color, opacity from 25% to 100%, font size from 8 pt to 22 pt, column visibility, and file extension display.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

File browsing

Panels provide a detailed file list with sortable columns, file and folder opening, and the native Windows context menu.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The README directs users to download the setup executable from the GitHub Releases page.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Open source license

The project is released under the MIT License, which permits use, modification, and distribution subject to its conditions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Persistence

Panel and toolbar settings, panel order, column widths, and window positions and sizes are saved across restarts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Platform requirement

The project requires Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit; its latest release states that no additional runtime is required because it is self-contained.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Refresh

Panels automatically refresh when files are added, removed, or renamed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Resource monitor

The app includes session CPU and RAM usage graphs, an uptime counter, and a list of active panels.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Roadmap limits

The README lists multi-monitor support, custom panels, and network-folder disconnect handling as roadmap items.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support and security

The opened project pages do not state a support policy or security/compliance certifications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Toolbar

An auto-hiding toolbar has three modes and can be repositioned and locked.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every SimpleDesktopFence plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Desktop Organization Software#32 of 477.1