Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about JoyClick.
Short answer: JoyClick is a macOS right-click toolkit for faster file management. It adds commonly used file actions directly to the context menu.
Product
What is JoyClick?
JoyClick is a macOS right-click toolkit for faster file management. It adds commonly used file actions directly to the context menu.
What can JoyClick do?
JoyClick can create new files, copy and move files to favorite destinations, batch rename files with a live preview, compute MD5/SHA-1/SHA-256/SHA-512 hashes, convert images, find duplicate files and similar photos, visualize disk space, open Terminal and code editors in the current folder, and customize the right-click menu.
Does JoyClick replace Finder?
No. JoyClick extends Finder by adding actions to the right-click menu. You keep using Finder as usual.
Is JoyClick a subscription?
No. JoyClick is a one-time purchase of $8.99 on the Mac App Store.
Compatibility
What version of macOS does JoyClick require?
JoyClick requires macOS 14.0+.
Does JoyClick work on Apple Silicon?
JoyClick requires macOS 14.0+, which runs on both Apple Silicon Macs and supported Intel Macs.
Where can I download JoyClick?
JoyClick is available on the Mac App Store.
Features
Does macOS have a New File right-click option?
Not by default. macOS Finder does not include a universal New File command, which is one of the things JoyClick adds.
Can JoyClick rename multiple files at once?
Yes. Batch Rename supports text replacement, prefixes, suffixes, automatic numbering and extension changes, with a live preview.
Can JoyClick find duplicate files?
Yes. JoyClick includes a content-based Duplicate Files finder, so it finds duplicates even when the copies have different names.
Can JoyClick calculate SHA-256 hashes?
Yes. JoyClick supports MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512.
Can JoyClick open Terminal in the current folder?
Yes. JoyClick can open Terminal, iTerm2, VSCode, Sublime Text and other installed terminals and editors in the current folder.
Can I customize the right-click menu?
Yes. The Menu Editor lets you add, remove, reorder and group items, and assign custom icons.
Privacy and security
Does JoyClick collect my data?
The App Store privacy disclosure for JoyClick is listed as "Data Not Collected." Core file operations run locally on your Mac.
Does JoyClick need permission to my files?
Yes. JoyClick asks for access to the folders it works in, and you choose which folders to authorize.
Ready to speed up file management on your Mac?
Download JoyClick - Right-Click Tools on the Mac App Store. Requires macOS 14.0+, $8.99 one-time purchase, privacy: Data Not Collected.