DragDock
Open With App
Open dropped items with an application.
Files & Apps
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
app | Application | — |
Actions
86 actions and counting
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Open File
Open a chosen file (dropped items are passed to it when it is an app).
Files & Apps
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
file | File to open | — |
Move Files
Move dropped items into a folder.
Files & Apps
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Destination folder | — |
conflict | If the name exists | Keep both (rename) |
Copy Files
Copy dropped items into a folder.
Files & Apps
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Destination folder | — |
conflict | If the name exists | Keep both (rename) |
Rename & Move
Rename using a pattern, then move.
Files & Apps
3 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Destination folder | — |
pattern | Name pattern | {name}-{date} |
conflict | If the name exists | Keep both (rename) |
Rename & Copy
Rename using a pattern, then copy.
Files & Apps
3 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Destination folder | — |
pattern | Name pattern | {name}-{date} |
conflict | If the name exists | Keep both (rename) |
Quick Upload
Upload any file with no account and copy a temporary public link.
Sharing & UploadPro
No account. Uploads to a public link that expires; the first run asks for confirmation.
8 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
expires | Link works for: 3 days, 1 day, 12 hours, 1 hour or Custom… | 3 days |
customDays | Days (shown only for Custom…). Rounded up to the host's steps: 1 hour, 12 hours, 1 day, 3 days (the most). | 2 |
zipFolders | Folders: Zip first, or Skip | Zip first |
strip | Photos: upload as they are, or remove location and camera data first (works on a copy) | Upload as they are |
shrink | Shrink photos first: Original size, or up to 2048 / 1600 / 1024 / 512 px | Original size |
format | Copy as: Plain link, Markdown, HTML or BBCode (images use the image form) | Plain link |
copy | Copy to clipboard | true |
open | Open link in browser | false |
GitHub Gist
Upload text files (or dropped text) as a Gist and copy the link.
Sharing & UploadProAccount
Needs: GitHub token with the gist scope
3 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
token | GitHub token (gist scope) | — |
public | Public gist | false |
description | Description | Shared with DragDock |
ImgBB
Upload images to ImgBB.
Sharing & UploadProAccount
Needs: ImgBB API key
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
apiKey | API key | — |
Imgur
Upload images to Imgur (needs an existing Imgur Client ID).
Sharing & UploadProAccount
Needs: an existing Imgur Client ID (new registrations are closed)
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
clientId | Client ID | — |
Amazon S3
Upload to S3 / S3-compatible storage.
Sharing & UploadProAccount
Needs: S3 / R2 / MinIO keys and bucket
11 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
accessKey | Access key ID | — |
secretKey | Secret access key | — |
bucket | Bucket | — |
region | Region | us-east-1 |
prefix | Key prefix | — |
endpoint | Custom endpoint (R2/MinIO) | — |
publicBase | Public base URL (optional) | — |
acl | ACL | (bucket default) |
storageClass | Storage class | (default) |
link | Link type | Direct URL |
expiresHours | Expiring link lifetime (hours, max 168) | 24 |
Dropbox
Upload to Dropbox (large files use upload sessions); the link goes to the clipboard.
Sharing & UploadProAccount
Needs: Dropbox sign-in (built-in key)
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Dropbox folder | / |
link | Create a shared link | true |
Google Drive
Upload to Google Drive (large files resume automatically); the link goes to the clipboard.
Sharing & UploadProAccount
Needs: Google sign-in (built-in client ID)
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folderID | Drive folder ID (blank = My Drive) | — |
anyone | Anyone with the link can view | false |
OneDrive
Upload to OneDrive (large files resume in chunks); the link goes to the clipboard.
Sharing & UploadProAccount
Needs: Microsoft sign-in with your own Azure app registration (Application ID in Preferences > Accounts), unless a client ID is shipped in service-keys.json (onedriveClientId)
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | OneDrive folder | /DragDock |
link | Create a shared link | true |
Attach items to a new email.
Sharing & Upload
No options.
Email to Recipient
Attach files to a Mail message for a fixed recipient.
Sharing & Upload
4 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
recipient | Recipient | — |
subject | Subject | Files |
body | Body | — |
send | Send immediately | false |
AirDrop
Send via AirDrop.
Sharing & Upload
No options.
Messages
Send via Messages.
Sharing & Upload
No options.
Shorten URL
Shorten a dropped URL with TinyURL.
URLsPro
No account (TinyURL).
Short.io
Shorten URL with Short.io.
URLsProAccount
Needs: Short.io API key and domain
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
apiKey | API key | — |
domain | Domain | — |
Open URL
Open a URL in the browser.
URLs
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
url | URL | https:// |
Resize Images
Resize images.
Images & Documents
4 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
mode | Mode | Max side |
value | Value | 1600 |
folder | Output folder (blank = next to source) | — |
overwrite | Overwrite original | false |
Convert Images
Convert images to another format (WebP needs cwebp).
Images & Documents
4 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
format | Format | png |
quality | Quality (0-100) | 85 |
folder | Output folder (blank = next to source) | — |
keepOriginals | Keep original files | true |
Strip Metadata
Remove GPS location, camera and date information from images (a clean copy is made).
Images & Documents
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Output folder (blank = next to the original, as name-clean.ext) | — |
overwrite | Replace the original (shown only when no folder is set; no undo) | false |
Tinify
Compress PNG/JPEG via TinyPNG.
Images & DocumentsProAccount
Needs: TinyPNG API key
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
apiKey | TinyPNG API key | — |
CleanShot X
Open images in CleanShot X's annotation editor (CleanShot X must be installed).
Images & DocumentsPro
Needs CleanShot X installed.
OCR Text
Extract text from images to clipboard (Vision).
Images & DocumentsPro
Runs on this Mac (Vision).
Merge PDFs
Merge PDFs with PDFKit.
Images & Documents
No options.
Create DMG
Create a disk image with hdiutil.
Images & Documents
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Output folder | ~/Desktop |
Checksum
Copy file hash to clipboard.
Images & Documents
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
algorithm | Algorithm | SHA256 |
Watermark Images
Write a line of text on images (copyright, name, DRAFT).
Images & DocumentsPro
5 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
text | Text | © Your name |
position | Position | Bottom right |
size | Text size (% of image width) | 5 |
opacity | Opacity (10-100) | 70 |
original | Original file | Keep it |
Crop Images
Cut images to a shape (square, 16:9, …) from the centre.
Images & DocumentsPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
ratio | Shape | 1:1 Square |
original | Original file | Keep it |
Image Filter
Apply a quick look to images.
Images & DocumentsPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
filter | Filter | Black and white |
original | Original file | Keep it |
Make App Icon (.icns)
Turn an image into a macOS icon file with every size, ready for an app or folder.
Images & DocumentsPro
PDF Password
Lock a PDF so it asks for a password, or make an unlocked copy of a locked one.
Images & DocumentsPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
mode | Mode | Lock with the password |
password | Password | — |
Extract PDF Pages
Make a new PDF from the pages you choose.
Images & DocumentsPro
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
pages | Pages to keep | 1 |
Rotate PDF
Turn every page of a PDF.
Images & Documents
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
angle | Rotate | 90° right |
original | Original file | Keep it |
PDF to Images
Save every page of a PDF as a picture, in a folder next to it.
Images & DocumentsPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
format | Format | PNG |
dpi | Sharpness (dpi) | 150 |
Run Shortcut
Run a macOS Shortcut with the items as input.
AutomationPro
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
name | Shortcut: a pop-up of the shortcuts installed on this Mac, with a refresh button and "View in Shortcuts". Add stays off until one is chosen. | — |
Save Text
Save dropped/clipboard text to a file.
Automation
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Save to | ~/Desktop |
name | File name | Note |
AI Prompt
Run your own instruction on dropped text, PDFs or images with the AI provider you chose.
AIProAccount
Needs: an AI provider
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
prompt | Instruction | Explain this in simple terms. |
output | Result | Clipboard |
AI Summarise
Summarise text files, PDFs or images; the summary goes to the clipboard, or is saved next to the file (option Result).
AIProAccount
Needs: an AI provider
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
length | Length | Short |
language | Language (blank = same as input) | — |
AI Translate
Translate dropped text or documents.
AIProAccount
Needs: an AI provider
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
language | Translate into | English |
AI Rename
Suggest meaningful names from file contents, and optionally apply them.
AIProAccount
Needs: an AI provider
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
style | Style | kebab-case |
apply | Rename now (off = copy suggestions only) | false |
AI Describe Image
Write alt text for images (needs a vision-capable provider).
AIProAccount
Needs: an AI provider with image support
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
tags | Also add AI tags as Finder tags | false |
AI Proofread
Fix spelling and grammar in text files, PDFs or copied text. Saves a corrected copy.
AIPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
style | How much to change | Fix mistakes only |
output | Result | — |
AI Rewrite
Change the tone or length of text. Saves a rewritten copy next to the file.
AIPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
tone | Make it | Professional |
output | Result | — |
AI Extract Data
Pull facts out of invoices, receipts or letters (text, PDF or photo) into a JSON or CSV file.
AIPro
3 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
fields | What to find | date, total, sender |
format | Format | JSON |
output | Result | — |
AI Organise Files
Read dropped files and sort them into folders by what they are about. Undo puts them back.
AIPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folders | Use these folders (blank = AI chooses) | — |
apply | Move the files now (off = only copy the plan) | true |
AI Explain
Explain code, an error message, a contract or a letter in plain words.
AIPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
audience | Explain for | Beginner |
output | Result | — |
AI Reply
Write a reply to an email or message you drop or copy. The draft goes to the clipboard.
AIPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
tone | Tone | Professional |
points | Points to include (optional) | — |
Split PDF
Split a PDF into one file per page.
ToolsPro
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Output folder (blank = next to source) | — |
Images to PDF
Combine images into a single PDF.
Tools
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Output folder (blank = next to first image) | — |
Extract PDF Text
Copy the text of PDFs to the clipboard.
Tools
No options.
QR Code
Make a QR code from dropped text or a URL.
Tools
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Save to | ~/Desktop |
Scan QR Code
Read QR codes and barcodes from images to the clipboard.
Tools
No options.
Compress PDF
Shrink a PDF by recompressing its images (PDFKit).
ToolsPro
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Output folder (blank = next to source) | — |
Rotate / Flip Images
Rotate or flip images.
Tools
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
mode | Transform | Rotate right 90° |
folder | Output folder (blank = overwrite) | — |
Remove Background
Cut out the subject of a photo (on-device, Vision).
ToolsPro
Runs on this Mac (Vision).
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Output folder (blank = next to source) | — |
Smart Tag Images
Label photos on-device and add the labels as Finder tags.
ToolsPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
confidence | Minimum confidence (0-100) | 35 |
limit | Max tags | 5 |
Organise Files
Move files into subfolders by type, date or extension.
ToolsPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
by | Sort by | Type |
folder | Destination (blank = next to files) | — |
Clean Filenames
Remove accents, spaces and odd characters from file names.
Tools
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
separator | Replace spaces/symbols with | - |
lowercase | Lowercase | true |
Group into Folder
Move the dropped items into a new folder.
Tools
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
name | Folder name | New Folder |
folder | Create in (blank = next to files) | — |
Base64 Encode / Decode
Turn files (or copied text) into Base64, or back. Files get a .b64 copy.
Tools
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
mode | Mode | Encode |
output | Result | Save a file next to it |
Format JSON
Make a JSON file easy to read, or as small as possible. Tells you where it is invalid.
Tools
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
mode | Mode | Pretty-print |
original | Original file | Keep it |
Markdown to HTML
Turn .md files into a styled .html page next to them (headings, lists, code, links, quotes).
Tools
Encrypt / Decrypt
Lock a file with a password (AES-256, a .ddenc copy) or open one. Only DragDock reads .ddenc files.
ToolsPro
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
mode | Mode | Encrypt |
password | Password | — |
Find Duplicates
Drop folders or files: finds identical copies (by content) and keeps the oldest of each.
ToolsPro
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
action | When duplicates are found | Only tell me |
Flatten Folder
Move every file from the subfolders up into the folder itself.
Tools
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
removeEmpty | Move emptied subfolders to the Trash | true |
JSON ⇄ CSV
Turn a .json list into a .csv spreadsheet, or a .csv into .json. The file type decides which way.
Tools
Merge Text Files
Join text or Markdown files (in name order) into one Merged file.
Tools
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
separator | Between files | Blank line |
Compress Video
Make a smaller .mp4 copy of a video. Built into macOS, nothing to install.
ToolsPro
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
size | Make it | — |
Extract Audio
Save the sound of a video (or any audio file) as an .m4a next to it.
ToolsPro
Video to GIF
Turn the start of a video into an animated GIF.
ToolsPro
3 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
width | Width in pixels | 480 |
fps | Frames per second | 10 |
seconds | Longest part to use (seconds) | 8 |
Zip Files
Compress items into a .zip.
System
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Output folder (blank = next to source) | — |
Unzip
Extract .zip, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, .tar.xz, .7z and .rar archives next to the file.
System
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
folder | Output folder (blank = next to source) | — |
Move to Trash
Move items to the Trash.
System
No options.
Copy Path
Copy file paths to the clipboard.
System
No options.
Reveal in Finder
Show the dropped items in Finder.
System
No options.
Set Wallpaper
Use a dropped image as the desktop picture on every display.
System
Changes your desktop picture.
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
scaling | Scaling | Fill |
Copy Text
Copy the contents of text files to the clipboard.
System
No options.
Add Date to Filename
Rename files to "name (date).ext".
System
2 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
source | Date | Modification date |
format | Date format | yyyy-MM-dd |
Eject Disks
Eject all ejectable and network volumes (not the startup disk).
System
Ejects every ejectable and network volume except the startup disk.
Copy File Info
Copies the details of files or folders: size, dates, image size and camera, PDF pages, word count.
System
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
hash | Include SHA-256 checksum | false |
Clean Up Old Files
Drop a folder (like Downloads): finds files not changed for a while, and can move them to the Trash. Undo restores.
SystemPro
3 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
days | Older than (days) | 30 |
subfolders | Look inside subfolders too | false |
action | When found | Only list them |
Remove Empty Folders
Finds folders with nothing in them inside a dropped folder and trashes them.
System
1 options
| Option | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
action | When found | Move to the Trash |
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