Show HN: Synapse – 2.9MB Mac app with screenshot, clipboard, Keep Awake and more

6/2/2026 at 10:20:27 AM

it has a free forever version - pro version is optional.. and if you do want Pro, HACKERNEWS gets you 50% off

by harshanacz

6/2/2026 at 12:49:02 PM

The easy QR code scan on desktop feature was the reason I downloaded it. Very nice. Thank you

by tom-wal

6/2/2026 at 2:16:29 PM

thanks for trying! fun fact it can detect multiple QR codes in one image at the same time.hope you enjoy the other features too

by harshanacz

6/2/2026 at 10:42:19 PM

I purchased. No Homebrew install?

by nikolay

6/3/2026 at 3:03:40 AM

Thanks for the purchase..Its available direct download only for now, Homebrew and App Store coming end of July..

by harshanacz

6/2/2026 at 10:08:41 AM

Looks handy! I'll try it out

by 4tsarism

6/2/2026 at 10:17:00 AM

haha let me know what you think after trying, always curious to hear first impressions

by harshanacz

6/2/2026 at 5:29:17 PM

I stick to Alfred

by kundi

6/3/2026 at 3:06:28 AM

totally fair,Alfred is great.Synapse is more of a utility suite than a launcher, so they actually complement each other well

by harshanacz

6/2/2026 at 1:18:46 PM

How could be so small

by fancyduck

6/2/2026 at 2:14:55 PM

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by harshanacz

6/2/2026 at 3:19:50 PM

Looks awesome!

by wimeki

6/3/2026 at 3:05:53 AM

thanks..give the free version a try. no push for pay.

by harshanacz

6/2/2026 at 11:08:59 AM

It may be awesome

by elliotJames548

6/2/2026 at 2:15:35 PM

give it a try.. free version has the core features.. no need pay.

by harshanacz

6/3/2026 at 10:47:52 AM

Okay

by elliotJames548

6/2/2026 at 10:07:58 AM

very interesting, will definitely try

by kapyn7

6/2/2026 at 10:17:25 AM

thanks.. feel free to reach out if anything feels off or you have suggestions

by harshanacz