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AppRig is a docked strip for Windows that holds timers, notes, launchers, audio controls, brightness sliders, file tools, and presentation helpers. It keeps each tool in one process instead of a row of tray icons. A per-app mixer and DDC/CI monitor control handle sound and screen light. Notes, habits, food entries, and billable hours are stored in a single local file. Batch rename and batch image conversion process files on the machine. A colour picker, contrast checker, system monitor, world clocks, and keystroke display complete the set.
All information stays on the device. The application does not create an account and does not send telemetry or network requests. A user can move, back up, or delete the data file without contacting a server. The free version covers daily tools such as notes, timers, clipboard history, quick launch, world clocks, and the system monitor. AppRig Pro is a one-time purchase that adds earnings tracking, larger batch limits, and more styles. No subscription is required, and the core features remain available without payment.
AppRig is aimed at people who keep many small utilities open during work. It reduces the number of background processes and the time spent switching between windows to find a timer, a note, or a volume control. The docked strip stays at the edge of the screen and can be shown or hidden. Each tool is reachable from the same place, and the layout can be arranged around a daily workflow. The application runs on Windows and uses local hardware interfaces for audio, display brightness, and system monitoring.
Use Cases for AppRig
| Individual timers record project hours with idle period detection | Optional Pomodoro cycle computes billable amounts from hourly rates |
| System and per-application volume adjusted independently in one panel | Routes audio output to separate devices per running program |
| DDC/CI monitor brightness via individual and master sliders | Optional sunrise-to-sunset automatic adjustment without physical buttons |
| Three-state cards cycle statuses with due-date reminders attached | Pop-out sticky notes stay above other windows during work |
| Stores text and image clips for later pasting | Pinning important entries, ignoring password manager data automatically |
| Global-hotkey input box captures notes, tasks, reminders instantly | Accepts entries without opening the main application window |
| Configurable tiles launch files, folders, applications, websites | Single click from docked strip for frequently used items |
| Converts multiple images between JPG, PNG, WebP formats | Resize dimensions and quality settings across entire folders |
| Ordered rules rename many files with live preview | Conflict detection before applying, full undo after completion |
| Live CPU, GPU, memory, disk, VRAM, network readings | Compact hardware overview replacing separate monitoring tools |
| Screen eyedropper samples colours anywhere with built-in palettes | WCAG contrast checker evaluates text readability against backgrounds |
| Multiple time zones displayed with parallel countdown timers | Coordinates remote teams and manages interval tracking |
| Yes/no habits, measured values, counters with streak tracking | 30-day, 90-day, 365-day charts review consistency over time |
| Cursor highlighting and on-screen keystroke display during demonstrations | Supports screen shares and video recordings |
| QR codes regenerate live while text is typed | Fully offline generation without external service calls |