Save As Navigator

Put every Save As destination one key press away

Save As Navigator lets you configure Stream Deck keys to open Save As in your active application and navigate directly to the folder where you want to save.

Actions:

Save to Folder: open Save As when needed and navigate to a configured destination folder.

Optional Return-to-save: after the destination is verified, optionally confirm the final Save automatically.

Use cases:

Keep frequently used project, client, or archive folders one key press away.

Save files without repeatedly browsing through the same folder hierarchy.

Use different Save As shortcuts for applications with different workflows.

Keep the filename and final Save decision manual when you want a review step.

Speed up repeatable document and asset-saving workflows from your Stream Deck.

Compatibility requirements:

Stream Deck 7.1+ with a keypad controller.

macOS 13+ or Windows 10+.

An existing destination folder.

A supported Save As dialog in the active application.

macOS Accessibility permission for UI automation.

Save As Navigator works best with standard Save As dialogs. Custom dialogs, elevated applications, and application-specific interfaces may not support folder navigation. Windows compatibility may vary by application and dialog implementation.

The final Save remains manual by default. Enable Return-to-save only when you want the key to confirm the Save after the destination has been verified.

Independent community plugin; not affiliated with or endorsed by Elgato. Save As Navigator uses local UI automation to interact with the active application and does not read document contents, transmit files, store credentials, collect telemetry, or contact a network service. Elgato, Stream Deck, and related names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Save As, file organization, folders, destination, workflow, productivity, document management, keyboard shortcuts, Stream Deck, automation

Save As Navigator 1.0.0.0

First public release.

Save As Navigator adds a Stream Deck action for moving the active application's Save As dialog to a configured destination folder.

What's included:

Save to Folder Keypad action.

Persistent destination-folder settings and validation.

Platform-aware Save As shortcuts.

Per-application shortcut overrides.

Existing-dialog detection and destination verification.

Optional Return-to-save confirmation, disabled by default.

Accessibility and helper diagnostics.

Universal macOS helper for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Compatibility:

Stream Deck 7.1+ with a keypad controller.

macOS 13+ with Accessibility permission.

Windows compatibility may vary by application and dialog implementation.

Privacy: Save As Navigator uses local UI automation only. It does not read document contents, transmit files, use network services, collect telemetry, or store credentials.

Limitations: Custom dialogs, elevated applications, and application-specific Save As interfaces may not support folder navigation. The final Save remains manual unless Return-to-save is enabled.