Dockside for Mac: Drag, Drop, Done.

Dockside is your friendly file shelf that lives next to your macOS Dock, where you can drag and drop anything—files, folders, apps, images, and even text—for easy access without interrupting your workflow.

Dockside sits discreetly next to the Dock one on each side adapting to the available space, giving you quick and easy access to frequently used items without cluttering your workspace. With Dockside, you can create quick notes, manage recent screenshots, and access your downloads—all in one simple, intuitive space. It is always available when you need it, automatically fading out when you don't, keeping the Dock space clear, helping you stay focused.

Requires macOS 13.0+ (Ventura and above), works on both Intel and M-series Macs. Apple Notarised.

To know about all features or to try a 14-day trial, please go to: hachipoo.com/dockside-app

Whether you’re switching between projects, apps, or emails, Dockside makes it easy to drag and drop, upload, or download files without interruption. It streamlines your workflow by keeping important items within reach for immediate or later use, helping you move quickly between tasks and stay productive—all in one convenient place.

🪄Key Features:

• Drag and drop almost anything onto the shelf—files, folders, images, docs, text snippets or even apps for use now or later, all without anything obstructing your work.
• Supports both local and external sources like web content, with the ability to auto-download target files in links.
• Instantly access your most recent Screenshots and Downloads on the other side.
• Quickly create text notes
• Clipboard integration with additional screenshot monitoring, if needed. Works with iCloud devices too.
• Store items as references/shortcuts or copies for later use based on your needs.
• Remove items by dragging them out—either permanently or temporarily, depending on your preference.
• Custom scrollable previews for text files and QuickLook previews for other file types, allowing quick glances directly in the preview window without additional clicks.
• Quick action buttons for one-click access to common tasks.
• Visual cues to help you keep track of items you've dropped, so you never forget what’s been added recently.
• Supports multiple desktops, monitors, full-screen app mode, and hidden Dock mode (follows where the macOS Dock goes).
• Useful Finder options integrated right into Dockside’s context menu - Copy, Copy Contents, Share, Open With, Rename, Show in Finder etc.
• Recent file history, and notes history for quick access.
• Keyboard shortcuts similar to Finder for quick navigation and file management right within Dockside.
• Mouse actions - mouse hover, one-click, double-click, right-click - Dockside got your covered.
• Automatic housekeeping keeps your recent files, screenshots, and downloads, allowing you to virtually add unlimited items without clutter.
• Dynamically adjusts to fit the available space, supporting small to large screens and automatically reacting to changes in the Dock size.
• Customisable controls to tailor Dockside to your needs, with Dock-like style, support for dark mode, adjustable section widths, control over drag-and-drop behaviours, item limits, an app ignore list, and more.
• Works entirely offline (except for a one-time license check)—your data stays on your device.
• Lifetime license works with up to 3 devices.

⚙️ Customisation

Switch between a clear, transparent theme for distraction-free use, or a Dock-style theme with both light and dark mode settings. Choose whether to drop an item reference for quick access or make a copy directly into Dockside for safekeeping and Control how items behave when dragged—choose to copy, move, or customise the action based on your workflow needs.

🔐 Your Data, Only on Your Device

Dockside does not collect any data—your files, actions, and usage remain entirely on your device and works completely offline. There are no background processes sending information anywhere.

Dockside is Apple Notarized, ensuring it meets Apple's high security standards.

As an indie developer, I built Dockside with a focus on privacy and utility. I have no need for your data and no interest in collecting it—my goal is to provide a simple, efficient tool for managing your files while keeping your privacy intact.

🚀 Roadmap:

• Integration with Finder to send items to Dockside from within the Finder - context menu option, toolbar item, share option etc.
• Ability to drop into the menu bar item.
• Support left and right positioned Dock.
• Support drag and drop for remote servers.
• Continuity features, with iOS & iPad OS apps - if the user community thinks it’s actually useful?

💭 Just thoughts:

• Ability add custom actions for common actions or useful actionable widget space within the Dockside.
• Ability to hint/show context based items in Dockside for the running app.
• Additional styles (looking for idea here!)
• … (please send in yours too!)

🙌🏻 With your support and feedback, we can make this more amazing:

• Website: hachipoo.com
• Email: hachipoo.apps@gmail.com
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