Peek displays live website previews directly from the macOS menu bar, providing quick access to dashboards, monitoring tools, and frequently-checked sites without maintaining open browser tabs. The app enables users to hover over the menu bar icon to view saved websites at a glance and click any preview to open it in Chrome.
A notable feature is the custom scroll position functionality. Users can scroll to specific sections of each saved website and preserve that position, ensuring relevant content displays immediately rather than headers or navigation elements. This customization transforms generic website widgets into targeted monitoring tools for specific metrics, build statuses, or data sections.
The app supports unlimited websites with instant popover response and minimal memory usage when closed. All saved websites and preferences are stored locally on the Mac with no cloud sync or tracking, which addresses privacy concerns for users previewing internal dashboards, CRM systems, or sensitive work tools.
Additional features include pinnable preview windows that remain visible while working in other applications, useful for monitoring deployments, support tickets, or real-time data alongside primary work.
System requirements include macOS 13.0 or later. Pricing is $19.99 USD as a one-time purchase with a 7-day free trial requiring no credit card. The purchase includes one year of free updates and priority email support.
Limitations include browser compatibility constraints, as Peek opens websites in Chrome. Users of Safari or Firefox need workflow adjustments. Some websites with strict security policies or complex authentication may not function properly in the preview window, though click-through access to the full browser remains available.
Suitable for users who monitor multiple dashboards, analytics platforms, CI/CD pipelines, or web-based tools throughout the day and prefer an alternative to browser tab management.
