Hey!
I'm Marcel, the hooman who built Docko and I think we should make software fun again. Remember those good old Windows tools (that were bloated with malware 😅)?
Let's try and capture that era again - without the malware hah
If you ever wanted to have your own cat or dock just chilling in your macOS dock, or even running around on your screen - this app is for you.
I usually set my macOS dock to be hidden by default, but I gotta admit, seeing a cute cat (or dog) in the Dock is actually pretty fun and relaxing.
In a way Docko became my rubber duck debugging friend.
Feel free to try out the app, it's free to download on the macOS app store!
Let me know what you think :)
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Docko became a delight addition to my macOS experience! Having a virtual pet is not only fun but also it adds a personal touch to my workspace. It is also quite entertaining. It’s a great way to lighten up the mood while working. It has brought a bit of joy to my MacOS
This is pawsitively adorable, Marcel! 🐾 Docko brings back those nostalgic vibes in the best way—fun, lighthearted, and malware-free 😂 Love how you’ve turned something as simple as the dock into a little moment of joy. Definitely downloading to add a chill companion to my dev days. Major props for making software fun again! 💻🐱✨
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@williamrobertscott pawsitively is really right word for day that you start with the app!😁
@aishwaryalohi I thought about this but ultimately I didn't want it to become too much like a Tamagotchi so that its just cute and cozy - not time consuming and potentially annoying 😅
@siddharthsampath hah the cat actually starts purring when it falls asleep :)
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I’m so happy we’re seeing more fun and cute products like this lately! I love it — and it’d be awesome to have even more pets to choose from, like more cats or dogs! Super cool idea!
INSTANT INSTALL. I have been waiting for this since you teased it on X, @marcelpociot! Already have had my doggo on my Mac non stop. Can we collab to get a PH kitty version 🥺
Seriously though, nicely done. This is so fun and like what the internet (and computers) need more of. Congrats on the launch!
As a fellow maker, I love this! My Dock is usually hidden, so I’ve got my Podenco girl Lotta running around the bottom of my screen instead! 🐕 So Docko really is for everyone.
Sometimes, code doesn’t need to be serious - it can be fun and still feel like a "real" product. It honestly makes me smile every time I see it, and it became a great debugging buddy too 🤓
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This is pawsitively adorable, Marcel! 🐾 Docko brings back those nostalgic vibes in the best way—fun, lighthearted, and malware-free 😂 Love how you’ve turned something as simple as the dock into a little moment of joy. Definitely downloading to add a chill companion to my dev days. Major props for making software fun again! 💻🐱✨
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Aww, any option to feed them treats and pet them?
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@aishwaryalohi I thought about this but ultimately I didn't want it to become too much like a Tamagotchi so that its just cute and cozy - not time consuming and potentially annoying 😅
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@marcelpociot yes, excellent point.
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@marcelpociot the dog starts running when I click send to sleep. Is it really excited to go to bed? :P Any option to save pet names after adoption?
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Cute one. Inspired by SuperMario? :)
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@busmark_w_nika hah - actually this was inspired by the Googly Eyes from @Sindre Sorhus !
I saw him building this and had the idea to build something similar, which is just about bringing fun back to the mac :)
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Thank you for your service 🙌
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The purpose was covered. I felt amused :)
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Adorable! Can it bark/purr to tell you you've had enough screen time and it's time to take your pet for a walk?
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@siddharthsampath hah the cat actually starts purring when it falls asleep :)
I’m so happy we’re seeing more fun and cute products like this lately!
I love it — and it’d be awesome to have even more pets to choose from, like more cats or dogs!
Super cool idea!
Tinkerwell
@kay_arkain thank you so much! And I couldn't agree more - we need more fun, cozy, light-hearted apps :)
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INSTANT INSTALL. I have been waiting for this since you teased it on X, @marcelpociot! Already have had my doggo on my Mac non stop. Can we collab to get a PH kitty version 🥺
Seriously though, nicely done. This is so fun and like what the internet (and computers) need more of. Congrats on the launch!
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@gabe hah of course! Let's make the PH kitty version a reality :)
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As a fellow maker, I love this! My Dock is usually hidden, so I’ve got my Podenco girl Lotta running around the bottom of my screen instead! 🐕 So Docko really is for everyone.
Sometimes, code doesn’t need to be serious - it can be fun and still feel like a "real" product. It honestly makes me smile every time I see it, and it became a great debugging buddy too 🤓
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