SideShelfApp
Files, Notch & Summaries
Only for Mac
Free
Mac
SideShelf brings your files to the Mac notch. Pin documents, summarize PDFs with local LLM power, and trigger summaries with voice commands.
SideShelf is a fast and minimal file shelf for macOS, designed to keep your important documents always within reach.
With SideShelf, you can pin files to a clean notch-style panel, access documents instantly, and summarize PDFs or text without breaking your workflow.
Built for macOS, SideShelf gives you a focused workspace powered by your Mac. The local LLM-based summary system helps you generate text summaries directly from your device, making document review faster, smoother, and more private.
You can also use voice commands to start summaries, open your shelf, and interact with your documents more naturally.
Whether you are reading PDFs, reviewing notes, working with documents, or keeping important files close, SideShelf helps you stay focused and move faster.
Key Features
Notch Mode
Access your files from a sleek notch-style shelf at the top of your Mac.
Quick File Access
Pin and open important documents in seconds.
Local LLM Summaries
Generate text and PDF summaries using your Mac’s local processing power.
Voice Command Support
Start summaries and interact with SideShelf using voice commands.
Clean macOS Experience
A minimal, dark, focused interface designed to feel native on Mac.
SideShelf keeps your documents close, your workflow clean, and your summaries fast.
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Notch Mode is now active.
SideShelf now feels even more native on macOS with a new notch-style interface that keeps your documents accessible from the top of your screen.
This update also introduces local LLM-powered text summaries, allowing you to summarize PDFs and text using the power of your Mac.
You can now trigger summaries with voice commands, making SideShelf faster and more natural to use during your workflow.
New in this version:
Notch Mode support
Local LLM-powered text summaries
Voice command summary actions
Improved PDF summary experience
Cleaner macOS interface
Performance and stability improvements
The developer, Hakan Kaba, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Hakan Kaba
- Size
- 2.8 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 26.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
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