Your apps.
One click from the menu bar.
ShortcutDock sits in your macOS menu bar. Click it, and a clean dropdown appears with all your apps - ready to launch instantly.
No more hunting through Finder, Launchpad, or the Applications folder. You can even hide your macOS Dock entirely and use ShortcutDock as your primary app launcher.
It's a Dropdown. From Your Menu Bar.
ShortcutDock runs as a tiny icon in your macOS menu bar. Click it, and your personalised app launcher drops down instantly.
Click the Menu Bar
ShortcutDock adds a small icon to your macOS menu bar. Click it anytime.
Your Apps Drop Down
A clean dropdown appears with all your apps in a grid - ready to launch.
Launch in One Click
Click any app to open it instantly. That's it. No searching, no scrolling.
Everything Your Dock Does. But Better.
Menu Bar Dropdown
Lives in your menu bar. Click to reveal a clean app grid that drops down instantly.
Hide the Dock
Don't need the macOS Dock? Hide it. Use ShortcutDock as your only launcher.
One-Click Launch
See all your apps at a glance. Click once to launch. No digging through folders.
Smart Groups
Organise apps into groups like Browsers, Dev Tools, Design. Launch a whole group at once.
Favourites Bar
Pin your most-used apps to the favourites bar at the bottom for instant access.
Lightweight & Native
Built natively for macOS. Uses almost no memory. Runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel.
ShortcutDock by the Numbers
1,000+
apps launched daily by our users
1,000+
Downloads
5.0★
User Rating
3+
macOS Versions
Free
Price
Group Apps. Launch Together.
Create groups like "Browsers", "Developer", or "Design" - then launch every app in a group with a single click. Perfect for switching between workflows.
- Create groups like "Browsers", "Dev Tools", "Design"
- Launch every app in a group with one click
- Pin your top apps to the Favourites bar
- Drag and drop to reorder everything
Loved by Mac Users
"ShortcutDock replaced my macOS Dock completely. I hid the Dock on day one and never looked back. The menu bar dropdown is so much faster than Launchpad."
Alex M.
Software Developer
"The Groups feature is brilliant. I have separate groups for design apps, browsers, and dev tools. One click to launch my entire workflow."
Sarah K.
UX Designer
"Simple, lightweight, and it just works. No bloat, no subscription. Exactly what a Mac utility should be."
James T.
Freelance Writer
"Favourites bar is genius. My top 8 apps are always one click away. The app uses barely any memory too."
Lisa R.
Product Manager
"Installed it across our entire team. Everyone loves how fast they can switch between apps now."
David W.
Startup Founder
Hide Your Dock. For Real.
With ShortcutDock in your menu bar, you don't need the macOS Dock anymore. Hide it to get a clean, distraction-free desktop - and launch everything from the dropdown instead.
Right-click your Dock → Dock Settings → Turn on "Automatically hide and show the Dock". Then use ShortcutDock for everything.
Try It FreeReady to Ditch the Dock?
Download ShortcutDock for free. It's lightweight, native, and works the moment you install it.
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