Observed arrival · 2026-09-24
Sidekick, a second dock for Mac
Sidekick is a configurable Mac dock for up to twelve apps, links, and live widgets, with keyboard shortcuts and system stats.
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- Mac users who want apps, links, and widgets close at hand
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- Keyboard shortcuts are described as working from any app without Accessibility or Input Monitoring access.
Field notes
The dock's stated limit is twelve items, and users can combine apps, links, and widgets rather than choosing a single item type. The Stats widget offers nine sections with selectable refresh intervals of 1, 2, or 5 seconds; the page also says widget polling pauses when the widget is not in use. Sidekick lists macOS 15 or later as a requirement.
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