PecoFence

Project Overview

PecoFence is a free, open-source Stardock Fences alternative for Windows 11: it keeps desktop files in frosted-glass fence panels, switches between projects with tabs in the same spot, and pops fences out from the screen edge with Peek.

Written in Rust, it stays lightweight, runs portably, and speaks ten languages; a built-in CLI with structured configuration lets AI agents read and write layout, appearance and sorting rules to organize your desktop for you.

Item	Value
Platform	Windows 11
Stack	Rust
Highlights	Glass fences, tabs, Peek, AI CLI
License	Apache-2.0

Desktop files into glass fences, projects switched by tabs, and your AI can tidy it all.

Key Features

• Glass fences: desktop files grouped into translucent panels for a tidy, uniform look
• Tabs: multiple tabs per fence to separate projects without clutter
• Peek: fences unfold as the cursor touches the screen edge and stow away after use
• Live folders: fence contents update dynamically by rules
• AI CLI: a built-in command line so agents can modify layout, appearance and sorting directly
• Portable: ships as a portable zip, unzip and run
• Ten languages: English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian

Target Audience

• Windows users drowning in desktop icons
• Professionals splitting files by project and switching workspaces
• Fans of Stardock Fences who prefer not to pay
• Geeks who want AI agents to manage their desktop

Quick Start

1. Download the pecofence portable zip from Releases and extract
2. Run it and drag out a fence area on the desktop
3. Drop files or folders into the fence
4. Add tabs from the fence title bar to sort files by project
5. Advanced: hand the CLI docs to your AI agent and let it batch-configure layouts and rules

Core Advantages

• Free Fences alternative: core experience on par with the commercial tool, no license fee
• Native Rust: low footprint and fast startup without dragging the system down
• AI-ready: the CLI is automation-first, desktop tidying can be delegated
• Portable, no residue: no installer, copy and go

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	Windows 11
Architecture	x64
Distribution	Portable zip, no install

Notes

• Windows 11 only: designed for the new system, Windows 10 compatibility unverified
• Review AI changes: back up your fence layout files before letting an agent rewrite configs