Surely, in addition to the most classic social networks such as X, Instagram, TikTok or Facebook, you have heard of other social networks that end up falling through the cracks. However, the social network that we want to show you today is something different from anything you have found so far.
Dockhunt is a platform that serves as a social network and offers a space to show the configuration of your dock. Of course, it’s also a great way to discover new apps for your Mac. Here’s how you can get started using this app.
The origin of Dockhunt
The idea behind Dockhunt is simple but interesting for users of the Mac. It consists of transforming the macOS dock into a meeting point for the exchange of tools and applications. This concept is born from a common practice among the most fans of technology and applications, the curiosity to know the applications that others consider essential in their daily lives.
Max Musing, one of the pioneers of Dockhunt, believes that in the world of creators and technological innovators, one of the most frequently asked questions when meeting each other is “What’s in your dock?” either “What applications do you use?«. This seemingly simple question is a reality among people who work with Apple technology every day. Thus, the Dockhunt application and social network is conceived as a space to answer this question globally, allowing users to share their preferences and discover new applications that could enrich the digital experience of other users.
What is Dockhunt for?
Dockhunt has an intuitive interface, inviting users to explore a wide variety of docks shared by the Mac user community. Each dock offers a window into another user’s digital world, serving as inspiration and offering new perspectives on how to optimize our own digital experience on the Mac.
One of the most attractive features of Dockhunt is the ability to view a summary of the most used applications in Mac users’ docks. Platforms like Slack, Chrome, Visual Studio Code, and Notion tend to dominate the list, so this can also help us explore current trends in productivity and digital communication for users in the Apple ecosystem.
How to join the Dockhunt community and share your Dock?
Joining the Dockhunt community requires a very simple process. Dockhunt offers two methods to share your dock: via a desktop app designed for Mac either using a command in Terminal, leveraging Node.js. In less than a minute you can share your dock with the entire community of Mac users, friends, acquaintances or even with your community if you are a content creator.
At this point, you may be wondering about the privacy of this application. Dockhunt has a high commitment to transparency and collaboration, and that is why the application is open source. Enthusiasts and developers can explore and contribute to the project, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and adaptation to the needs of the community.
About digital minimalism
A common observation among Dockhunt users is the tendency to keep a small number of applications in the dock. This minimalism, which follows the line of the Apple philosophy, gives us clarity in the use of technology, where less is more and each application has a defined and valuable purpose.