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DriveDock
Jjohn@workspace.comMy Drive, 45.2 GB freeSwitch
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A better way to upload
to Google Drive
DriveDock is a native macOS app for uploading files and folders to Google Drive.
It supports resumable transfers, parallel uploads, folder preservation, and per-file progress.
DriveDock
Jjohn@workspace.comMy Drive, 45.2 GB freeSwitch
Drop files or folders hereor click to browse
FeaturesUpload to Drive without
Upload to Drive without
setting up a sync folder.
Select files or folders, choose a Drive destination, and track each transfer.
Uploads in parallel
Upload multiple files at once. Concurrency adapts to network quality, errors, battery state, and Drive rate limits.
design-assets.zipDone
videos/24 files
backup-2026-08.dmg1.8 GB
Multiple Google accounts
Connect multiple accounts and choose the Google account used for each upload batch.
Works with Shared Drives
Browse My Drive and Shared Drives, then upload to folders where the connected account has write access.
How It WorksBuilt Around a Workflow
Built Around a Workflow
You'll Already Know.
Just drag, drop, and let DriveDock do the rest.
Downloads
Project Assets28 items
hero-final.png8.4 MB
brand-kit.zip675 MB
3 items selectedReady to drag
Privacy
Your files stay yours
OAuth tokens stay in macOS Keychain, telemetry is disabled, and the source code is available for review.
Read the privacy policyTokens stay in the Keychain
OAuth access and refresh tokens are stored in macOS Keychain, not plain files.
No analytics, anywhere
No tracking, analytics, or third-party crash reporting.
Limited Drive permissions
drive.file handles uploads; drive.readonly enables Drive browsing and destination selection.
Open source
The source, release history, and security policy are public on GitHub.
Current capabilities
What the current app actually does
Each capability below is documented in the current public DriveDock repository.
Reliability
Resumable large uploads
Large files use Google Drive's resumable upload protocol in 8 MB chunks. Interrupted sessions can continue after network loss, sleep, or an app restart.
Documented in the current repositoryFolders
Folder structure preservation
DriveDock scans a selected folder, creates its destination folders in Drive, and uploads nested files without flattening the hierarchy.
Documented in the current repositoryPerformance
Adaptive parallel uploads
Multiple files upload together. Concurrency adjusts for network quality, errors, battery state, and Google Drive rate limits.
Documented in the current repositoryAccounts
Multiple Google accounts
Connect more than one Google account, choose the account for each upload batch, and keep queued items tied to their selected account.
Documented in the current repositoryDestinations
Shared Drive support
Browse My Drive and Shared Drives, choose a destination folder, create folders, and upload where the connected account has permission.
Documented in the current repositoryPrivacy
Local-first account storage
OAuth tokens stay in macOS Keychain. The app includes no analytics or tracking and sends file data directly to Google Drive APIs.
Documented in the current repositoryReview the feature documentation
What makes DriveDock different from Google Drive for desktop?
DriveDock is a focused transfer utility, not a background sync client. You choose exactly what to upload or download, where it should go, and which Google account to use, without creating a local sync folder.
Is DriveDock free and open source?
Yes. DriveDock is released under the MIT License. The source code, issue tracker, release history, and current downloads are public on GitHub.
What happens if my internet connection drops?
DriveDock retries eligible transfers with exponential backoff and jitter. Large files use Google Drive's resumable upload protocol, so an interrupted upload can continue instead of starting over.
Can DriveDock upload large files?
Yes. Large files use resumable sessions and are sent in 8 MB chunks. DriveDock shows per-file progress, transfer speed, estimated time remaining, and status while the upload runs.
Which Macs can run DriveDock?
DriveDock requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later. It is a native Swift and SwiftUI app built for macOS rather than a browser wrapper.
Which Google Drive permissions are required?
DriveDock uses drive.file to create and upload files. It uses drive.readonly to browse existing Drive items, My Drive folders, and Shared Drives when you choose a destination.
How do I report a security issue?
Use the repository Security tab to report a vulnerability privately. Do not post sensitive security details in a public GitHub Issue.
Does DriveDock collect analytics or usage data?
No. DriveDock includes no analytics SDK, advertising, anonymous usage tracking, or third-party crash reporting. File transfers go directly from your Mac to Google Drive APIs.
Download DriveDock for macOS
The current DMG, zip archive, and SHA-256 checksums are available from GitHub Releases.
This release is unsigned or ad-hoc signed. Gatekeeper may require Control-click, then Open, on first launch.