A magical shelf that appears when you drag files on Mac
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.
Hey Product Hunt! 👋
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" (ひょい) 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 (not text selection)
- No network access - everything stays local
