Signal 001 Ledge, the macOS menu-bar file shelf, is now open source

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Ship useful.

GaLaXantic Studios is a creative software studio by Nilutpal Pathak a.k.a. “Neel”, building Android apps, web platforms and digital products, from full-stack AI tools to interactive experiences.

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New Ledge · macOS menu-bar file shelf · open source

I'm Nilutpal Pathak a.k.a. “Neel”, a developer and creative builder. I build fast, thoughtful digital products, from full-stack web apps to interactive 3D experiences.

Spotlight

Ledge. A shelf for whatever you're dragging.

Shake a dragged file and a shelf opens under your pointer. Park files, folders, images, links and text there without moving the originals, then drop them where they belong.

  • Batch-convert images to WebP, PNG, JPEG or GIF, with quality, resize, watermark and rename options
  • Strips EXIF and GPS metadata by default
  • Custom shell-command actions, iCloud Drive share links, global shortcuts
  • Everything runs on your Mac. Nothing is uploaded

Requires macOS 13+ on Apple silicon · Free · Apache 2.0

brew install --cask NeeL21YT/ledge/ledge

Not notarized yet, so on first launch macOS may ask you to choose Open Anyway in System Settings → Privacy & Security.

ledge · features
  • Free
  • Open source
  • macOS 13+
  • About 3 MB
  1. 01

    Shake to open

    Shake a file while you drag it and a shelf opens under your pointer. Park files, folders, images, links and text, then drop them wherever you need.

  2. 02

    Batch image converter

    HEIC, JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PSD, DNG, AVIF and more into WebP, PNG, JPEG or GIF, with quality, resize, a before and after preview, watermark and renaming.

  3. 03

    Tiny and private

    About 3 MB, 0% CPU when idle, and everything runs on your Mac. EXIF and GPS data is stripped by default, and nothing is uploaded.

Try the interactive demo →Get Ledge on GitHub ↗

Work

Pull up the project files.

GALAXANTIC ARCHIVE

Visit the launchpad →See all on GitHub ↗

About

Where code meets growth.

I'm a developer and creative builder with a strong foundation in full-stack engineering, data analytics, and digital marketing. I care deeply about building platforms that are both technically robust and user-centric.

As the founder of GaLaXantic Studios, a creative software agency building Android and web apps, I'm passionate about developing technical solutions that make an impact. My background bridges software development and business growth, from crafting applications and WordPress sites to driving SEO and content strategy.

Whether I'm competing in hackathons or analyzing data to optimize a digital product, I love sitting at the intersection of technical problem-solving and creative design.

4+
Years experience
1
Creative studio founded
1
Hackathon placing
5+
Brands managed

Web & Software

  • JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • HTML5 & CSS
  • Front-end development
  • Responsive design
  • Web accessibility
  • Testing & SDLC
  • cPanel & VS Code
  • Windows & Linux

Data & Analytics

  • Data analysis
  • Data visualization
  • Business analytics
  • Dashboards
  • Data cleaning
  • Spreadsheet analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Pivot tables

Marketing & Creative

  • SEO
  • Social media management
  • Content management
  • SEO copywriting
  • Video editing
  • Graphic design
  • Drawing & sketching
  • Marketing & advertising
  • Product & sales promotion

Experience

The roadmap so far.

  1. Founder · GaLaXantic Studios

    A creative software studio building Android apps, web applications and digital products, focused on accessibility, utility and user-centric design.

  2. WordPress Developer & SEO Specialist · YSH Digital Marketing Agency

    WordPress development, search engine optimization and digital marketing strategy for clients.

  3. 5th position, Team Galaxantic · Vibe2Vision Hackathon

    Placed 5th among the participating teams at Vibe2Vision, run by IEEE SheAspire 3.0 at VSSUT Odisha.

  4. SM & Content Manager · Stumpy's Hosting

    Content creation, social media strategy and video editing, promoting affordable hosting and server solutions.

  5. SM & Content Director · Four Seasons Hosting / FSH Metal

    Ran all social accounts and produced content for Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, X and YouTube, based on business needs.

Method

From idea to shipped.

  1. 01

    Find the gravity

    Start with the one problem worth solving, and who feels it most.

  2. 02

    Design it quiet

    Strip it back until only what matters is left. Responsive and accessible by default.

  3. 03

    Ship, then keep orbiting

    Release early, often in the open, and keep improving it.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Who is behind GaLaXantic?

Nilutpal Pathak a.k.a. “Neel”, founder of GaLaXantic Studios and a developer and creative builder working across web, mobile, data and AI.

Are the projects open source?

Most of them live publicly on GitHub, including Ledge. Each project above links to its repository.

What do you build?

AI-powered web platforms, Android and macOS apps, landing pages and websites, and developer tools.

How do I get in touch?

Message on LinkedIn, Instagram or X. The links are in the contact section below.