Quick Ring · ⌘ ⌘

Open your go-to Mac actions by pressing ⌘ twice

Quick Ring is a circular menu with eight actions. Press Command twice to open it, then choose Capture Area, Clipboard, Color Picker and more without going to the menu bar.

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Free version available · Requires macOS 15.2+

How it opens

Press ⌘ twice

Tap the Command key two times to open the ring.

Quick Ring opens

Eight actions appear around the pointer.

Choose an action

Click an action, or hold and flick toward it. The tool opens, ready to use.

Accessibility permission is required so Quick Ring can detect the double-Command gesture.How to allow permissions →

The eight default actions

Each one opens the same tool you’d reach from the menu bar.

Capture AreaSelect part of the screen.Capture TextCopy text from the screen.ClipboardOpen your clipboard history.Prevent SleepKeep your Mac awake.Screenshot HistoryFind a recent capture.Clean KeyboardLock keys while you wipe them.Quick AnnotateCapture and mark it up.Color PickerPick a color from the screen.

Quick Ring or the menu bar?

Quick RingPress ⌘ twice to reach eight actions without leaving what you’re doing.Menu barClick the DeskUtils icon for every tool, utility switch, system stats and settings.

Quick Ring questions

How do I open Quick Ring?

Press the Command key twice.

Which actions are in Quick Ring?

By default: Capture Area, Capture Text, Clipboard, Prevent Sleep, Screenshot History, Clean Keyboard, Quick Annotate and Color Picker.

Can I change the actions?

Yes, with DeskUtils Pro you can choose which actions appear in the ring.

Is everything in Quick Ring also in the menu bar?

Yes. Quick Ring is a faster way to reach tools that are also available from the DeskUtils menu bar icon.

Works well with

ScreenshotCapture Area, Quick Annotate, History.Clipboard ManagerYour copy history.Capture TextCopy text from the screen.Color PickerHEX, RGB and HSL.