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Dockside for Mac

File management via adaptable shelf-like tool.

$5.99
In English
Version 1.9.52
5.0
Based on 1 user rate

Dockside overview

Dockside is a tool that uses the space adjacent to the Dock to organize and provide rapid access to files, folders, apps, links, and notes via drag-and-drop.

Highlights
  • Shelf interface positioned next to the macOS Dock.
  • Drag-and-drop support for files, folders, apps, links, images, videos, and text.
  • Quick note creation and integrated file utilities (e.g., compression, metadata removal, text extraction).
  • Configurable shelves for recent downloads, screenshots, and designated folders.
  • Quick Look file previews and support for standard macOS keyboard shortcuts.
  • Integration with Apple Shortcuts, third-party apps (e.g., Clop and Dropshare), and AppleScript automation.
  • Customizable appearance, behavior, and drag-and-drop actions.

What’s new in version 1.9.52

Fixes:
  • The action buttons were not activating on mouse hover, fixed this now.
  • Potential fix for an issue which caused settings panel to launch behind other open app windows!
  • A bug related to full-screen application detection at launch has been resolved.
  • Floating thumbnail for screenshots system option was not being read correctly (in Dockside settings), fixed this.
  • Fixed unhandled errors related to downloads shelf.
  • Recent files are now properly ordered and refresh button should be working as expected.
New Features:
  • Adding support for thumbnail preview in shelves!
Improvements:
  • Fade in/out is disabled in auto-hide mode as it is rather redundant.
  • Increased the default item count in shelves.
  • Adjusted the animation delay to further sync with customised Dock delay animations.

Dockside for Mac

$5.99
In English
Version 1.9.52
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Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Mar 20 2025
1.9.52
5.0
Mar 20 2025
5.0
Version: 1.9.52