SceneShift is a lightweight, open-source, terminal-focused process optimizer. It is engineered for power users who require peak performance from their hardware. These users include gamers and 3D artists. This system utility allows users to quickly kill or suspend multiple background applications with a single action to free up CPU and RAM resources. The latest version, SceneShift v2.0, introduces a fully interactive Text-based User Interface (TUI) to manage applications and presets without manual configuration file editing.
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Quick Start & Pro Tips
Creating a Performance Preset with the In-App Editor
- Launch SceneShift and press ‘n’ to enter the new process addition mode.
- Press ‘Ctrl+F’ to initiate the Real-Time Process Search and scan all currently running processes.
- Type the name of the application (e.g., ‘chrome.exe’) and use the Live Filtering to locate the exact process name.
- Select the process and press ‘Enter’ to add it to your application list.
- Navigate to the Visual Preset Manager to toggle the application on/off for your custom ‘Gaming’ or ‘Rendering’ preset using the Spacebar.
Why: The v2.0 In-App Editor provides a full CRUD interface, eliminating the need for manual configuration file editing in the config.yaml or theme.yaml files. This ensures accurate process name registration and reliable process suspension/termination via Administrator elevation.
Executing One-Click Process Suspension for Peak Performance
- Ensure your performance-critical preset (e.g., ‘Gaming Mode’) is active.
- Press the capital key ‘K’ to execute the kill/suspend command on all background applications listed in the active preset.
- After your resource-intensive task is complete, press the capital key ‘R’ to automatically restart all previously terminated or suspended processes.
Why: This keyboard-driven workflow is designed for power users, allowing for rapid ‘CPU/RAM freischaufeln’ (freeing up) without navigating the Windows Task Manager. The use of an Admin Manifest ensures the application has the necessary permissions for reliable process control.
| Software Name | SceneShift |
|---|---|
| Version | v2.0 |
| License | Free (Open Source) |
| File Size | 4.68 MB |
| OS Support | Windows 11, 10, 8 |
| Language | English |
| Developer | tandukuda |
| Homepage | https://tandukuda.github.io/SceneShift/ |
| Last Updated | January 3, 2026 |
Highlights
- Interactive In-App Editor (CRUD): Manage applications, presets, and themes directly within the TUI, eliminating the need to manually edit configuration files like config.yaml. This includes full Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) functionality for all stored applications.
- Real-Time Process Search: Use the Smart Scanning feature (accessible via Ctrl+F in the editor) to scan all running processes and instantly filter the list to select the correct process name for an application.
- One-Click Performance Modes: Quickly switch between ‘work mode’ and ‘performance mode’ by using simple keyboard commands: ‘K’ to instantly kill or suspend all background applications in a preset, and ‘R’ to restart them when the resource-intensive task is complete.
- Visual Preset Manager: Create and manage hotkey presets using a Checklist Interface, allowing users to visually toggle applications on or off for specific performance profiles (e.g., ‘Gaming’ or ‘Rendering’).
- Administrator Elevation and Process Control: The application includes an Admin Manifest to properly request Administrator privileges on startup, ensuring reliable process suspension and termination for all target background applications.
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