Side-Docks
Left Edge
An app bar docked to the left side of your window. Slide to the edge to reveal all running app icons — click to switch. Supports multi-window lists, fullscreen mode, and a file drawer.
macOS Edge Workspace
Move to the Edge,
Tools Appear Instantly
Side-Pilot places a toolbar on three edges of your screen: Side-Docks on the left to switch app windows, Top-Dock on top to switch tabs within the same app, and Side-Note on the right for quick notes.
All toolbars follow the active window — slide to use, move away to hide. Zero workspace clutter.
Three Edges, One Flow
Three Edges, One Workflow
Top-Dock
Top Edge
A tab bar docked to the top of your window. When one app has multiple windows, slide to the top edge to expand the tab list and swipe to switch — solving the "can't find my window" problem.
Side-Note
Right Edge
A Markdown note panel docked to the right side. Take notes while you work — drag text in, auto task lists, folder management. Notes stay local, you own your data.
Side-Docks
Window Switching, One Slide Away
Edge Activation
Slide to the left edge of the active window and the sidebar appears automatically. It hides when not in use — zero screen footprint.
All-Apps Window Mode
One click to show every window of every app. A more intuitive replacement for Mission Control.
Center / Fullscreen
Built-in center and fullscreen buttons in the sidebar — one click to force-center or fill the screen.
File Drawer
Click the file icon to open a Finder-like panel for quick access to your frequent files — no app switching needed.
Hide & Manage Apps
Right-click an app icon to hide less-used apps and keep the sidebar clean. Supports drag-to-reorder and pinning.
Pinned Mode
Pin the sidebar so it stays visible. Great for ultrawide and multi-monitor setups.
Top-Dock
Multiple Windows, One Top Swipe
Top Edge Activation
Slide to the top edge of any window to expand the current app's multi-window tab bar.
Two-Finger Swipe
Swipe left/right with two fingers on the Top-Dock to quickly switch between windows of the same app.
Tab Count Adjustment
Use the +/– buttons to adjust how many window tabs are shown at once — fits any screen width.
Always Visible
Pin Top-Dock to keep it always visible — ideal when you frequently switch between windows of the same app.
Side-Note
Right Edge, Instant Notes
Edge Markdown Editor
Slide from the right edge to open a note panel with full Markdown support. Write while you work — never leave your current window.
Drag-In Text
Drag text from any app into Side-Note and it's automatically saved as a note.
Auto Task Lists
Type * followed by a space to auto-create a task list. Click the task-list button to view and manage all to-dos.
Local Storage
Notes are saved in a local folder you choose. Create sub-folders for organization. Works with iCloud, Dropbox, or any sync solution.
Pricing
Simple Pricing
7-day full-feature trial. Core features free forever.
Free
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Core features, forever
Free DownloadFull Access
Single Device
$9.99
1 Mac · One-time payment · Lifetime
Buy NowFAQ
FAQ
Why does it need Accessibility, Automation, and Screen Recording permissions?
Accessibility is used to read window positions and titles, Automation is used to switch app windows, and Screen Recording provides more reliable multi-window detection. All data is processed locally and never uploaded.
What's the difference between the free and paid versions?
The free version includes basic edge activation and window switching, available forever. The paid version unlocks all advanced features: All-Apps Window Mode, Top-Dock tab bar, full Side-Note functionality, File Drawer, Pinned Mode, and more.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes. A 7-day full-feature trial starts automatically after installation — no credit card required. After the trial, core features remain available; advanced features require a license key.
Where are my notes stored?
Side-Note saves notes as standard Markdown files in a local folder you specify. You can open them with any editor, and sync them via iCloud, Dropbox, or any solution you prefer.
How do I activate after purchase?
After purchase you'll receive a license key. Open Side-Pilot's Settings or the onboarding activation page and paste the key to activate.
Which macOS versions are supported?
macOS 13 (Ventura) and above.