The native productivity layer macOS is missing.
Free, open-source, and built entirely in Swift.
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Droppy turns your Mac's notch into a productivity powerhouse. Drop files in, stash them, drag them out anywhere. But it's grown into much more: clipboard history, menu bar manager, media controls, AI background removal, voice transcription, and a growing library of optional extensions.
No notch? No problem — works as a Dynamic Island or floating basket on any Mac.
Built entirely in Swift. Tiny, instant, native. Free and open-source.
Your notch becomes a media powerhouse. See stunning album art, control playback with tap-to-seek, skip tracks, shuffle, and repeat—all without leaving your workflow. The live audio visualizer dances to your music in real-time. Drop files into the shelf and drag them out anywhere.
Never lose a copy again. Your full clipboard history with instant search, favorites, flag as important, and rich previews. Push items to your shelf or basket, rename entries, extract text with OCR, and bulk-copy multiple items at once. Open with ⌘ + Shift + Space (customizable).
Jiggle your mouse to summon a floating basket anywhere on screen. Drop files in, push to shelf, convert formats, compress, extract text, remove backgrounds, share—all from a beautiful context menu. Enable drag-to-summon for instant access, and enjoy smooth peek and hide animations.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| File Shelf & Basket | Drag files to the notch. Jiggle your mouse to summon a floating basket with peek & hide animations. |
| Clipboard Manager | Full history, instant search, favorites, flag as important, OCR text extraction, rename entries, bulk copy, drag-out |
| Power Folders | Pin folders to the shelf and drop files directly into them—organize on the fly |
| Tracked Folders | Watch any folder for changes—new files automatically appear on your shelf |
| Smart Export | Auto-save processed files to a folder and reveal them in Finder with one click |
| Native HUDs | Volume, brightness, battery, caps lock, screen unlock, AirPods connection—all beautifully animated |
| Media Controls | Album art, tap-to-seek slider, playback controls, shuffle, repeat, live audio visualizer |
| Quick Actions | Right-click to compress, convert formats, extract text, remove backgrounds, share via AirDrop |
| Dynamic Island | No notch? Adds a sleek iPhone-style pill to any Mac with optional transparency mode |
| Multi-Monitor | Works on external displays with smart fullscreen detection and per-screen expansion |
| Powerful Extensions | Window snapping, voice transcription, AI background removal, video compression, and more |
Droppy's built-in Extension Store adds powerful features on demand. Everything's free.
 Voice TranscribeOn-device speech-to-text using WhisperKit AI |
 AI Background RemovalRemove backgrounds locally using ML |
 Video Target SizeCompress videos to exact file sizes with FFmpeg |
 Window SnapSnap windows with keyboard shortcuts |
 Spotify IntegrationControl Spotify playback from your notch |
 Element CaptureScreenshot any UI element |
 Alfred WorkflowAdd files to Droppy from Alfred |
 Finder ServicesRight-click in Finder to send files |
 Termi-NotchQuick terminal access from your notch |
 Menu Bar ManagerHide and show menu bar icons |
Power User? Extensions make you fully stacked.
Like Termi-Notch — a quick terminal right in your notch. Run commands instantly without switching apps.
Or Menu Bar Manager — hide unused menu bar icons and reveal them with a click.
Or Voice Transcribe — on-device AI speech-to-text, triggered via custom shortcut or menu bar.
Or window snapping, capturing specific UI elements, connecting to Alfred, and much more.
📊 Visit the live Extension Store to see real reviews, ratings, and install counts!
Available both in the app and on the web.
🤝 Want to build your own extension?
We're open to community contributions! Submit a pull request to add your extension—the first community extensions are already in the making.
brew install --cask iordv/tap/droppy- Download Droppy.dmg
- Clear quarantine:
xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine ~/Downloads/Droppy-*.dmg - Drag Droppy to Applications
Droppy requires a few permissions to work properly. All processing happens locally—no data ever leaves your Mac.
| Permission | Required | What it's used for |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | ✅ | Global keyboard shortcuts, drag detection, media key interception |
| Screen Recording | Optional | Element Capture extension, Audio Visualizer (to capture system audio) |
| Microphone | Optional | Voice Transcribe extension (speech-to-text recording) |
- macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- Architecture: Apple Silicon (M1–M4) and Intel
Is Droppy really free?
Yes! Droppy is completely free forever—no ads, no subscriptions, no hidden fees, no paywalls. Every feature, including all extensions like Voice Transcribe and AI Background Removal, is included at no cost. We believe great software should be accessible to everyone.
"Droppy is damaged and can't be opened" — how do I fix this?
This is macOS Gatekeeper blocking apps that aren't notarized through Apple. It's a safety feature, not an actual problem with the app. To fix it, open Terminal and run:
xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Droppy.appIf you downloaded the DMG directly, run this instead:
xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine ~/Downloads/Droppy-*.dmgPro tip: Installing via Homebrew (brew install --cask iordv/tap/droppy) avoids this issue entirely and keeps Droppy automatically updated.
Does it work on Macs without a notch?
Absolutely! On Macs without a notch (like iMacs, Mac minis, or older MacBooks), Droppy displays a sleek Dynamic Island-style pill at the top center of your screen. You get all the same features—shelf, media controls, HUDs, clipboard—just in a beautiful floating pill that matches the iPhone's Dynamic Island aesthetic.
Is my data private?
100% private. Droppy is designed with privacy-first principles:
- Clipboard history stays on your Mac—never uploaded anywhere
- Voice transcription uses on-device AI (WhisperKit)—audio never leaves your Mac
- AI background removal runs locally using Apple's ML framework
- No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry that identifies you
- The app is open-source, so you can verify this yourself
Why does Droppy need Accessibility permissions?
Accessibility is the only required permission and enables Droppy's core features:
- Global keyboard shortcuts (like ⌘+Shift+Space to open clipboard)
- Drag detection to show the floating basket when you're moving files
- Media key interception to display custom volume/brightness HUDs
- Mouse jiggle detection to summon the basket
Droppy never reads your keystrokes, screen content, or any personal data. The permission is purely for detecting gestures and shortcuts.
Why does Droppy need Screen Recording permission?
Screen Recording is optional and only needed for two specific features:
- Element Capture extension: Screenshots individual UI elements by clicking on them
- Audio Visualizer: Captures system audio output to display the live frequency spectrum
If you don't use these features, you don't need to grant this permission. Droppy works perfectly fine without it.
Can I use Droppy on multiple monitors?
Yes! Droppy fully supports multi-monitor setups:
- The notch/island appears on each connected display
- Smart fullscreen detection automatically hides when apps go fullscreen
- The shelf expands only on the screen where you're interacting
- HUDs appear on the display with your active cursor
- Works seamlessly with external monitors, including ultrawide displays
How do I change the keyboard shortcuts?
Open Droppy's Settings (click the gear icon in the shelf, or right-click the menu bar icon) → Shortcuts tab. Here you can customize:
- Clipboard Manager shortcut (default: ⌘+Shift+Space)
- Window Snap shortcuts (if you have the extension)
- Voice Transcribe Quick Record (if you have the extension)
- And more
Click any shortcut field and press your desired key combination to record a new shortcut.
Does Droppy work with external keyboards?
Yes! All keyboard shortcuts and media key interception work with any keyboard:
- Built-in MacBook keyboards
- External USB and Bluetooth keyboards
- Apple Magic Keyboard
- Third-party keyboards (Logitech, Keychron, etc.)
Media keys (play/pause, volume, brightness) are detected regardless of which keyboard you use.
How do I uninstall Droppy?
Simple uninstall: Drag Droppy from the Applications folder to Trash.
Complete removal (including all data and preferences):
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Droppy
rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/iordv.Droppy.plist
rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/iordv.DroppyIf you installed via Homebrew:
brew uninstall droppyIs Droppy open-source?
Yes! Droppy's full source code is available on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license with Commons Clause. This means:
- ✅ Free to use, modify, and learn from
- ✅ You can build it yourself from source
- ✅ Contributions and pull requests are welcome
- ❌ Cannot be sold or used commercially without permission
We believe in transparency—you can see exactly what the app does and verify it respects your privacy.
git clone https://github.com/iordv/Droppy.git
cd Droppy && open Droppy.xcodeproj
# Build with ⌘ + R
Hey! I'm Jordy 👋
I'm a solo developer building Droppy in my spare time because I love creating tools that make Mac workflows better.
Droppy is free forever—no ads, no subscriptions, no paywalls, no tracking.
Every feature and extension is included at no cost because I believe great software should be accessible to everyone.
If Droppy saves you time or makes your workflow better, consider buying me a coffee.
It helps keep the project alive and motivates me to keep adding new features! ☕
GPL-3.0 + Commons Clause — Source available, not for resale.
Droppy™ by Jordy Spruit