Hyoi
A magical shelf that appears when you drag files on Mac
232 followers
A magical shelf that appears when you drag files on Mac
232 followers
Hyoi is a lightweight macOS utility that automatically shows a floating shelf when you drag files. Drop files, images, or text temporarily, then drag them anywhere. Perfect for multi-step file operations without cluttering your desktop.
Hyoi
Hey Product Hunt! π
I built Hyoi to solve a simple but annoying problem: moving files between apps on macOS.
I often found myself dragging a file, realizing I needed to open another app first, then having to start over. I wanted a "temporary pocket" that appears exactly when I need it.
The name "Hyoi" (γ²γγ) is a Japanese onomatopoeia for effortlessly picking something up - which is exactly what this app lets you do.
Technical notes:
- Built with Swift & SwiftUI
- Uses Input Monitoring to detect file drags
- No network access - everything stays local
@yu_kikimura Hi, seems really useful, I saw similar ones built into phones. Is this utility collapsible? Can it hold pure text too?
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@arnost_havelkaΒ Thanks for the comment!
At the moment, it isnβt collapsible. If no file is placed, it will auto-close, but when a file is placed, you can close it using a button or a keyboard shortcut.
It can also hold pure text π
The "appears when you need it, vanishes when you don't" pattern is such good UX β invisible until the moment it's useful. Love the name origin too. These small Mac utilities that just solve one thing beautifully are my favorite kind of software
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@jamespopstarΒ Thank you so much! Iβm really happy to hear that the UX and the concept resonate with you.
@yu_kikimuraΒ Been living with Hyoi a few days now and it's genuinely elegant. Quick feedback that could increase usability: the ability to move the shelf would be huge. I found myself wanting to drag files to spots it was covering, or drag to areas far away. Being able to reposition it closer would reduce mouse travel and open up a more comfortable workflow. Otherwise it's earned its spot on my Mac-- great concept, great execution π
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@jamespopstarΒ Thanks for the feedback! Great idea β Iβll add it and keep you posted. Stay tuned!
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@jamespopstarΒ Iβve just added the ability to move the shelf, so please try updating!
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@mhamdouchiΒ Thanks for the thoughtful feedback!
I love this concept! One thing is if the list gets too long, will there be a bulk edit to remove/search the files?
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@nick36_wuΒ Thanks!Β Thereβs a bulk delete button on the shelf. Search isnβt supported for now.
I love that it's a lightweight utility because I hate apps that hog my Mac's memory. I wonder if itβs easy to clear the shelf once I'm done, and if it supports dragging text snippets from a browser just as smoothly as it handles images and files.
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@theaxxΒ Thanks! You can clear the entire shelf with a single button.
Drag-and-drop for text snippets is supported as well, and a small bug fix is currently under review to make it fully smooth.
this is awesome, is there a windows version dropping soon orπ
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@mobeisaacΒ Thanks! Sorry, thereβs no plan for a Windows version at the moment π