Dockside

Spec sheet

Product

Dockside is a native macOS file shelf and Dock companion for staging files, folders, notes, screenshots, and downloads.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Integrations

Dockside lists Clop for file optimization, Dropshare for uploads, and PopClip for sending selected text to the shelf.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Security

The product page states Dockside is Apple notarized and uses Apple APIs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Privacy

The privacy policy says Dockside does not collect personal or usage data, works offline after license activation, and sends crash data to Sentry only if the user enables it.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Support

The lifetime license includes support and updates; the maker lists Discord and email as contact channels.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Headquarters

London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · thedockside.app

Maker

Hachipoo Apps says indie developer Prajwal built Dockside as his first macOS app.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

App integrations

Apps can send files, folders, URLs, or plain text to Dockside through custom URLs, command-line calls, or a macOS Service.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Automation

Drop zones can run macOS Shortcuts, AppleScript, shell scripts, CLI commands, and file utilities.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Compatibility

The product page identifies Dockside as a native app for macOS 13 and later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Drop-zone limit

The feature list describes up to eight drop zones and up to three active file areas.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

File workflows

Users can store items by reference or copy, move them, make stacks, search the shelf, and drag items to Finder or other apps.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Folder monitoring

File areas can watch folders and add matching new files, with controls for scan depth and exclusions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Other features

Dockside includes notes, an App Drawer, clipboard history, media controls for Spotify or Apple Music, and compact system readouts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Placement

The shelf can sit beside the Dock or independently along any screen edge, and can be pinned to a chosen screen.Read 5 Oct 2026 · thedockside.app

Plans and prices

Every Dockside plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Desktop Organization Software#8 of 477.9