Show HN: Dockside – I turned unused space around the macOS Dock into a workspace
Dockside transforms the empty area around the macOS Dock into a functional workspace, allowing users to place widgets, shortcuts, and other tools in the space that was previously unused.
Background
- Dockside is a new macOS utility that lets you place widgets, app shortcuts, or other mini "workspaces" into the empty areas on either side of the Mac's Dock (the bar of app icons at the bottom of the screen).
- The creator posted it as a "Show HN" on Hacker News, a community where developers share side projects and get feedback. The "Show HN" tag means the poster built it themselves.
- The macOS Dock has long had unused space on its left and right sides (by the Trash and recent apps). Dockside turns that dead area into interactive zones — similar in spirit to tools like uBar or HyperDock that enhance the Dock, but specifically targeting wasted screen real estate.
- This appeals to power users who want to maximize screen efficiency without switching to third-party launchers like Alfred or Raycast. It's a niche utility, not an Apple product.