Holdem

Holdem is an open-source desktop utility designed to simplify file management by providing a temporary floating holding area for files. It addresses the challenge of moving and organizing files across different folders, applications, or desktops without clutter or confusion. Users can access a floating shelf by shaking the mouse while dragging files, allowing them to collect and drop files in a dedicated space until they are ready to move them to their final destination.

The tool offers several features aimed at streamlining multitasking and file organization. Its floating holding area is instantly accessible and draggable, enabling users to drop and hold files or folders with ease. Holdem supports drag-and-drop functionality for both files and folders, and also allows images to be dropped directly from web browsers into the shelf. Integration with the system tray provides quick access via a right-click, and a customizable global hotkey lets users bring up the shelf using a key combination. Holdem can also be set to auto-launch on startup, ensuring it is always available when the system boots.

Holdem is available as a downloadable application for Windows, and it can also be built from source. The tool is free to use and distributed under an open-source license, encouraging contributions and feedback from the community. Development plans include expanding support to allow dropping images, text, and links—not just files—as well as introducing multiple shelves for organizing different tasks.

This utility is particularly suited for users who frequently move files between locations and need a convenient way to keep track of files while multitasking. Built with Tauri and inspired by similar tools, Holdem focuses on providing a lightweight and unobtrusive solution for desktop file management.