Dockside

Dockside adds a native file shelf that lives beside the macOS Dock or anywhere along the screen edge, offering a simple drag‑and‑drop workspace for files, folders, links, applications, and text. It presents recent screenshots, downloads, and monitored folder contents, while also providing quick‑note creation, clipboard history, media previews, and a system‑monitor view. Users can define up to four drop zones and subfolders, enabling custom workflow automations and scriptable actions.

The utility is built for macOS 13 and later, notarized by Apple, and can be installed via Homebrew. It operates offline, with a 14‑day trial and a one‑time lifetime license, and includes keyboard shortcuts and trackpad gestures for fast interaction. Its design focuses on minimal intrusion, allowing the shelf to adapt to the user’s Dock placement and screen layout.

Dockside targets macOS users who want a lightweight, always‑available place to stage and access items without leaving the desktop environment. Its combination of drag‑and‑drop convenience, folder watching, and customizable drop zones distinguishes it from generic file‑launcher tools.