Dev WorkDir
Create & Launch Dev Projects
Scaffold from 30+ templates. Auto-detect frameworks with tech icons. See Git branches at a glance. Double-click to run anything.
From `npm create` to `npm run dev` in one app
Dev WorkDir unifies project creation, launch, and context management in a clean three-column workspace. Spin up a Next.js or Vite project in seconds, then watch framework icons and Git branches appear automatically. Built for developers using AI code editors like Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, and Claude Code.
Native SwiftUI, macOS App Sandbox, and Security-Scoped Bookmarks keep everything fast, safe, and 100% local.
Everything You Need to Ship Fast
30+ Project Templates
Scaffold instantly from Next.js, Nuxt, Vite, React, Vue, Astro, Svelte, Hono, Bun, Deno, Expo, Tauri, and more.
Framework Detection
Auto-detects your tech stack and displays framework icons on project cards so you can tell at a glance.
Git Branch & Worktree
See current Git branch and worktree info directly on cards. No more `git branch` before switching contexts.
Double-Click to Run
Set custom commands per folder — npm run dev, python main.py, make build. Double-click to execute in Terminal.
AI Editor Support
Open projects in Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, VS Code, Xcode, JetBrains IDEs, Claude Code CLI, and Codex.
Project-Level Todos
Attach todos to any directory or file so your next steps stay with the code. Never forget context again.
Three-Column Browser
Locations, file list, and details pane. Browse ~/.ssh, ~/.config, and all hidden folders with preview.
Menu Bar Companion
Recent projects live in your menu bar. Jump between workspaces without opening the main window.
Privacy First
100% local with App Sandbox and Security-Scoped Bookmarks. No tracking, no cloud, no accounts.
Designed for the AI coding era
Every detail is tuned for developers who live in AI code editors. From scaffolding a Next.js project to opening it in Cursor and running the dev server — it all happens without leaving WorkDir.
- 3-step onboarding with folder authorization
- Unified theme system with hover badges and actions
- Native SwiftUI performance, optimized for Apple Silicon
- Move items to Trash directly from the app
- App Sandbox & Security-Scoped Bookmarks
Privacy & Security
Local by Default
Your files and todo data stay on your Mac. We do not upload your project structure anywhere.
Sandbox Ready
Built for the Mac App Store sandbox with security-scoped bookmarks for folder access.
No Analytics
Dev WorkDir does not track behavior or send usage data to external servers.
You Control Access
Grant and revoke folder access at any time. Authorization is always in your hands.
App Information
Build or promote together
We are looking for partners, integrations, and co-promotion opportunities. If you are building tools for developers, AI-assisted workflows, or Mac-native utilities, let us explore how we can grow together.
Available now on Mac App Store
FREE for a limited time. Scaffold your next side project in 30 seconds.