Stage Manager Workflow

How to Use Veil with Stage Manager on macOS

Use Stage Manager and Veil together so your active work stays visible while sensitive content stays protected.

By Veil Team · Published May 21, 2026 · Updated May 21, 2026

Veil menu open over blurred macOS desktop — Veil v1.0.5 works with Stage Manager and keeps the side thumbnails readable.

What Changed in Veil v1.0.5

Veil now detects Stage Manager and excludes its side thumbnail strip from overlay dimming. Your active workspace still gets full privacy behavior.

Recommended Setup

Turn on Stage Manager in macOS settings.
Open Veil and choose your Cover App.
In Veil Rules, select your multi-screen mode.
Enable Veil before sharing your screen or switching tasks.

Quick Validation Checklist

Stage Manager side strip stays visible and usable.
Main working area follows Veil privacy behavior.
Switching between apps does not create a long visual gap.

When to Use Per Screen vs Global

Use Per Screen when each monitor has a different task. Use Global when one focus app should control all displays.

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