Feature Pitch
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Yes. The app currently takes up space in the macOS Dock even when running silently in the background. Many utility-focused developer tools don't need a persistent Dock icon when they aren't actively being configured, leading to unnecessary Dock clutter alongside primary apps like IDEs and browsers.
Describe the solution you'd like
I would like a preference setting to hide the application icon from the macOS Dock, allowing it to run exclusively as a background/Menu Bar app.
Specifically, I propose adding a setting under Preferences > General (or Advanced):
When enabled:
- The application icon is removed from the macOS Dock.
- The application continues to run in the top Menu Bar for quick access.
- The main window can be toggled via the Menu Bar icon or a configurable global shortcut.
Describe alternatives you've considered
- Keeping the app open constantly in the Dock, which uses precious screen real estate.
- Using third-party utility apps (or manually editing the app's
Info.plist file keys like LSUIElement), which gets overwritten whenever the app updates.
Additional context
Many native macOS utility and background apps (e.g., Docker, Raycast, magnet tools) offer a "Hide Dock Icon" or "Menu Bar Only" toggle to respect user workspace preferences and keep the Dock clean.
Feature Pitch
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Yes. The app currently takes up space in the macOS Dock even when running silently in the background. Many utility-focused developer tools don't need a persistent Dock icon when they aren't actively being configured, leading to unnecessary Dock clutter alongside primary apps like IDEs and browsers.
Describe the solution you'd like
I would like a preference setting to hide the application icon from the macOS Dock, allowing it to run exclusively as a background/Menu Bar app.
Specifically, I propose adding a setting under Preferences > General (or Advanced):
When enabled:
Describe alternatives you've considered
Info.plistfile keys likeLSUIElement), which gets overwritten whenever the app updates.Additional context
Many native macOS utility and background apps (e.g., Docker, Raycast, magnet tools) offer a "Hide Dock Icon" or "Menu Bar Only" toggle to respect user workspace preferences and keep the Dock clean.