DockLens Workflow: Cross-app window orchestration hub

10/02/2026 02:00macOSProductivityWindow ManagementPaid App

Turn Dock thumbnails into a searchable, schedulable window workflow center.

Problem: DockLens previews all windows on Dock hover and offers traffic-light controls, but it stops at preview and switch. Users often need to 'arrange specific windows side by side, cycle between certain windows, or restore a workspace with one click', and macOS native support is weak.
Solution: Build on DockLens-style thumbnails with 'workspace snapshots' and 'window orchestration': save and restore current window layouts, define window-cycle hotkeys, support cross-Space grouping. Fully local, no network.
Users: macOS power users, developers, designers who keep many windows open.
MVP: Read and display all window thumbnails; save and restore window positions/sizes; global hotkey to cycle specified app windows; group windows by app; export/import workspace configs.
Revenue: One-time purchase ($12–$19) or freemium (basic preview free, advanced workspace paid).
Why now: macOS 26's Dock enhancements have educated users, but system features are limited; an indie can quickly build an enhancement using public APIs, with no server costs.