Frequently Asked Questions

Echoes is a macOS productivity tool that lives at the edge of your screen. It acts as a visual working memory, letting you save and recall files, folders, links, colors, and text snippets instantly—without searching through Finder, menus, or clipboard history.

The macOS Dock and Finder are designed for launching apps and storing files. Echoes is designed for recall. It keeps frequently used items visible, contextual, and reusable—especially across different projects or clients.

Not exactly. Echoes lets you store specific text snippets intentionally, instead of relying on temporary clipboard history. Snippets stay visible and reusable for as long as you need them.

Echoes supports macOS 12 (Monterey) and later, including macOS Sonoma and Sequoia.

Yes. Echoes includes a 14-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required.

You can drag and drop files, folders, URLs, or text onto any placeholder. You can also use the built-in color picker to capture and store colors directly from your screen.

  • Folders open in Finder
  • Files open in their default app
  • Links open in your browser
  • Text snippets are copied to the clipboard
  • Colors copy their color code automatically

Workspaces let you create separate setups for different contexts—such as clients, projects, or personal vs. work use. Each workspace has its own dock, sub-docks, colors, links, and snippets. Switching workspaces instantly restores that context.

Yes. You can create sub-docks to group related shortcuts and build structures that match how you think, not how your file system is organized.

No. Echoes is designed to stay discreet. It can be positioned on the left or right edge of your screen and hidden when not needed, then shown instantly via shortcut.

Echoes is lightweight and optimized for everyday use. It runs quietly in the background and uses minimal system resources.

Currently, Echoes stores data locally on each device. Cloud sync is planned for a future release.

Echoes is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no accounts, no recurring fees.

Echoes is especially useful for designers, freelancers, developers, and anyone who frequently switches between projects, clients, or tools.

You can reach us via the Support page to ask questions or report issues. We typically respond within 24 hours.