# Docklet

> Docklet is a native macOS menu bar app that brings Dynamic Island-style overlays to the Mac. It displays media controls, clipboard history, focus timers, AirDrop file sharing, calendar events, live sports scores, and delivery tracking in a floating strip at the top of the screen.

## Key Facts

- Category: macOS utility / productivity app
- Platform: macOS 13 (Ventura) or later — Apple Silicon and Intel
- Pricing: Free tier (7 features) + Docklet Pro at $6.99 one-time (not a subscription)
- Trial: 7-day free trial of Pro with full access
- Built with: Native Swift and SwiftUI
- Performance: Under 0.5% idle CPU, less than 1% battery per hour
- Install: `brew install --cask aramirez087/docklet/docklet` or download from https://dl.getdocklet.app/Docklet.dmg
- Website: https://getdocklet.app
- Developer docs: https://getdocklet.app/developers

## What Docklet Does

Docklet places a floating command strip at the top of your Mac screen. It works on MacBooks with and without a notch, iMacs, and external monitors.

### Free Features
- Now Playing: Control Spotify, Apple Music, VLC, YouTube without switching windows
- Adaptive HUD: Replaces the default macOS volume and brightness overlay
- Focus Timer: Pomodoro presets and custom countdowns
- Calendar Events: See upcoming events in the strip
- Clipboard History: Scroll through recent copies with preview
- AirDrop Zone: Drag files onto the island for instant sharing
- Battery Indicator: Battery status at a glance

### Pro Features ($6.99 one-time)
- Live Sports Scores: Real-time NBA, NFL, MLB, and more
- Delivery Tracking: Package status updates in the strip
- Live Cards SDK: Developers push custom cards via localhost HTTP API
- Priority Support

## Live Cards SDK

Docklet Pro includes a developer API for custom integrations. Any app or script can push cards to the island with a single HTTP POST to localhost:43822. No SDK library needed, no authentication required.

Use cases: GitHub PR notifications, CI build status, delivery tracking, custom alerts.

API docs: https://getdocklet.app/developers

## Comparison with NotchNook

Docklet is an alternative to NotchNook for macOS. Key differences:
- Docklet costs $6.99 one-time vs NotchNook's $25 (or $3/month subscription)
- Docklet has a free tier; NotchNook does not
- Docklet supports macOS 13+; NotchNook requires macOS 14.6+
- Docklet works natively on all Mac displays; NotchNook is primarily designed for notch MacBooks
- Docklet has live sports scores, delivery tracking, clipboard history, focus timer, and an SDK — features NotchNook doesn't offer
- NotchNook offers webcam mirror and notch visual customization that Docklet doesn't

Full comparison: https://getdocklet.app/vs/notchnook

## Contact

Website: https://getdocklet.app