Show HN: DroidDock – A sleek macOS app for browsing Android device files via ADB
DroidDock
Browse Android files on macOS with style
A beautiful, native macOS application for browsing and managing your Android device files via ADB. Fast, intuitive, and powerful. 📦 Download for macOS ⭐ View on GitHub
Version 0.1.0 • macOS 10.13+ • Free & Open Source
Features
Everything you need to manage Android files from your Mac
Device Management
Connect and browse multiple Android devices simultaneously with automatic device detection.
File Browser
Navigate Android filesystem with a beautiful, intuitive interface. Support for all file types.
Fast Downloads
Pull files from Android to Mac with drag-and-drop or single-click downloads.
Easy Uploads
Push files to Android device with drag-and-drop from Finder or file picker.
Image Previews
View image thumbnails directly in the file browser for quick identification.
Storage Info
Monitor device storage with real-time usage statistics and visual indicators.
Quick Search
Find files instantly with built-in search functionality across directories.
Dark Mode
Beautiful dark theme that's easy on the eyes during late-night file transfers.
Auto-Updates
Stay up-to-date with automatic update notifications and one-click installations.
Screenshots
Main file browser interface
Detailed file list view
Advanced features and tools
Beautiful dark mode
Grid view with image previews
Download
Latest Release: v0.1.0 📦 Download DroidDock.dmg
Universal Binary (Apple Silicon + Intel)
Installation
- Download the
DroidDock.dmgfile - Open the DMG and drag DroidDock to your Applications folder
- Important: Right-click the app and select "Open" (required for unsigned apps)
- Click "Open" in the security dialog that appears
- Connect your Android device via USB with ADB enabled
⚠️ Security Note: DroidDock is currently unsigned. macOS will show a security warning on first launch. Right-click and select "Open" to bypass this. Code signing will be added in future releases.
System Requirements
macOS
- ✅ macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
- ✅ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel
- ✅ 50 MB free disk space
Prerequisites
- ✅ ADB (Android Debug Bridge) installed
- ✅ USB cable for device connection
- ✅ Android device with USB debugging enabled
💡 Tip: Install ADB via Homebrew: brew install android-platform-tools
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