PEEKEROrganize active Mac files without moving them
This approach is useful when a project already has a correct archive or shared-folder structure, but a smaller working set needs to stay close for the next few hours or days.
You can organize active work without moving files by creating a temporary access layer. In Peeker, saved folder views preserve the real directory, pins lift important items within a scope, and Shelf keeps annotated, ordered references to files and folders while the originals stay in place.
How to use this workflow
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Keep the source structure
Leave files in the folder where the project, team, or backup process expects them.
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Save the working folder
Add the folder to Peeker for direct access to its immediate files and child folders.
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Pin the current priorities
Pin files that should stay at the top of the current scope.
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Build a temporary Shelf
Add cross-folder items, order them, and attach short notes when context is useful.
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Remove references when done
Clear pins or Shelf items without deleting or relocating the original files.
What is the difference between a pin and Shelf?
A pin prioritizes a file inside its current Peeker scope. Shelf collects references from different locations into one manually ordered working set and can attach notes.
Does opening a saved folder change Recents?
No. A saved folder view reads that directory’s immediate contents directly. Those items are not added to the Recents index just because you browsed the folder.
Frequently asked questions
Does adding a file to Shelf duplicate it?+
No. Shelf stores a local reference, not another copy of the file.
Can I see hidden files in a saved folder?+
Yes. Saved folder views mirror immediate contents, including hidden items and child folders.
Will Peeker rename or move files automatically?+
No. Peeker does not silently rename or reorganize your file system.
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