Stream Deck is not just for streaming. With the right plugins, it becomes a control surface for your entire workday. Whether you are presenting slides, managing Slack, editing in Photoshop, or just trying to stay on top of your schedule, there is a plugin that puts those controls on your desk instead of buried in menus.
Here are some of the best Stream Deck plugins for streamlining your workflow.
PowerPoint
If you give presentations often, you know the feeling of fumbling for a keyboard shortcut while everyone watches. PowerPoint plugin for Stream Deck puts slide navigation, presenter tools, and formatting shortcuts on physical keys where they are always visible.
Key actions include:
- Navigate forward and backward through slides
- Start or end a slide show
- Toggle the laser pointer on or off
- Track presentation time on a key
- Switch to Slide Sorter view
- Insert shapes, add slides, and format text
- Align and distribute objects on a slide
On Stream Deck + or GALLEON 100 SD, a dial can handle slide navigation so you can move through slides with a simple turn.
Stream Deck Mobile can also work as a wireless presentation remote. Set up your PowerPoint actions on the mobile device in Stream Deck app, and the layout syncs to your phone or tablet over Wi-Fi or USB.
Want to learn more? Check out our full guide on Control PowerPoint from Stream Deck.
Slack
If you spend most of your day in Slack, jumping between channels and DMs can slow things down. Slack plugin for Stream Deck puts your most-used conversations and controls on dedicated keys.
Key actions include:
- Open a direct message and jump straight into a conversation
- Open a public or private channel with a single tap
- Open a group message with teammates or external connections
- Pause notifications for a set amount of time
- Set a custom Slack status with an emoji and optional Do Not Disturb
- Open a Slack Canvas for quick access to shared docs
Keys can display a user's avatar and online status, making it easy to see who is available at a glance.
Want to learn more? Check out our full guide on Slack Plugin for Stream Deck.
Microsoft Teams
There is no dedicated Teams plugin on Elgato Marketplace, but Stream Deck still gives you solid control over meetings and calls using built-in features.
Teams has its own keyboard shortcuts for common meeting actions. You can assign any of these to a Stream Deck key using the Hotkey action.
Useful shortcuts to assign:
- Mute or unmute your microphone
- Toggle your camera on or off
- Raise or lower your hand
- Share your screen
- Leave a meeting
If you want a single key to handle multiple steps at once, Multi Action lets you chain commands together, like muting your mic and toggling your camera at the same time. Smart Profiles can also switch your Stream Deck layout automatically when Teams comes into focus, so your meeting controls appear right when you need them.
For a full walkthrough of which shortcuts to use and how to set them up, check out our guide on Control Microsoft Teams with Stream Deck.
Clocks
If you work with people in different time zones, checking the time elsewhere is something you do constantly. Clocks plugin for Stream Deck puts multiple time zones on your keys so you can see them all at a glance.
Key actions include:
- Display an analog or digital clock for any time zone
- Choose from over 30 appearance styles
- Show or hide the date and weekday
- Cycle through multiple time zones on a dial
- Set a countdown timer using the dial's built-in timer mode
Having your team's time zones visible on your desk makes scheduling calls and coordinating across regions easier without doing the mental math each time.
Want to learn more? Check out our full guide on Clocks Plugin for Stream Deck.
Photoshop
Editing in Photoshop means a lot of repetitive menu clicks. Switching tools, adjusting layers, and applying filters all take extra steps that break your rhythm over a long editing session. Photoshop plugin for Stream Deck puts those actions on keys so you can stay focused on the canvas.
Key actions include:
- Switch between tools without clicking the toolbar
- Toggle layer visibility
- Adjust brush settings
- Run saved Photoshop actions
- Trigger common commands like undo, save, and export
If you use specific sequences often, assigning them to keys means you are not hunting through menus each time.
Want to learn more? Check out our full guide on Transform your Photoshop workflow with Stream Deck.
Window Mover
Managing multiple app windows across one or two monitors often means dragging, resizing, and arranging things by hand. Window Mover plugin lets you snap and position windows with a single tap.
Key actions include:
- Move the active window to a specific position on screen
- Snap a window to a specific monitor
- Set up and recall consistent window arrangements
If you have a preferred layout, such as Slack on the left and your browser on the right, you can set that up once and recall it anytime. It is especially useful when moving between tasks that need different screen arrangements.
Want to learn more? Check out our full guide on Window Mover for Stream Deck.
Audio Switcher
If you switch between a headset for calls and speakers for casual listening, doing it through system settings every time is tedious. Audio Switcher plugin lets you toggle or set your active audio device with a single tap.
Key actions include:
- Set a specific device as the active audio output
- Toggle between two audio devices on one key
- Switch input devices the same way
Having your headset and speakers on dedicated keys means you can move between calls and focused work without opening system preferences.
Want to learn more? Check out our full guide on Audio Switcher Plugin for Stream Deck.
Stay on track with timers and reminders
Not every productivity tool needs to connect to an app. Sometimes the most useful controls are the simplest ones.
Timer is built into Stream Deck app, found in the Stream Deck section of the actions panel. Need to track a 15-minute break, a focus interval? Drag it onto a key, set your duration, and tap to start the countdown. The remaining time displays right on the key. For more advanced options like Pomodoro-style work sessions or additional customization, there are also timer plugins available on Elgato Marketplace.
Water Reminder tracks hydration intervals by slowly emptying a glass icon on your key as time passes. When the glass runs out, you get a visual and optional audio reminder to drink water. Tap the key to reset and refill.
Make your workday easier
These plugins cover a wide range of daily tasks, but there are plenty more to explore. Profiles let you organize different layouts for different workflows, and Smart Profiles can switch between them automatically as you move between apps.
Browse the full collection on Elgato Marketplace.
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