Project discovery
Choose a folder and let WorkerDock scan nested directories and monorepos for local Wrangler-based Workers, Pages, Astro, EmDash, Vite, and other supported project types.
WorkerDock
WorkerDock is a free macOS app for finding and managing local Cloudflare Workers, Pages, Astro, EmDash, and other Wrangler projects. It centralizes process controls, ports, logs, bindings, and selected local data tools for individual local development workflows.
Local Cloudflare project management on macOS
WorkerDock is a macOS app for managing local Cloudflare Workers projects from one window. It scans chosen folders for local Workers, Pages, Astro, EmDash, Vite, and other Wrangler-based projects, then presents them with their status, port, project type, and binding information.
The app is designed to replace a collection of terminal tabs and manually tracked development processes. Users can start, stop, and restart projects, inspect live logs, identify resources such as D1, KV, and R2, and use menu bar controls without reopening the main window. WorkerDock is read-only toward project folders and keeps project code and data on the Mac according to the product’s stated behavior.
Features
Unified project list
View projects in one sidebar with their detected type, current status, local port, favorites, and search support.
Process controls
Start, stop, or restart a project from the main window or menu bar. WorkerDock selects a suitable command and free port, and manages the project process group for cleaner shutdowns.
Binding overview
Inspect binding diagrams or lists for resources such as D1, KV, R2, Queues, Durable Objects, Workflows, Service bindings, Workers AI, Vectorize, and Hyperdrive. Values are not displayed.
Logs and diagnostics
Read selectable live output with filtering, auto-follow, capped buffering, and visible error highlighting. Port conflicts and missing dependencies are surfaced without automatically installing packages.
Local workflow tools
Use the built-in local Explorer for D1, KV, R2, Durable Object, and Workflow data, open local sites in a browser, and control projects from the macOS menu bar.
Use cases
Running multiple local services
Scan a workspace or monorepo once, then start and stop several local Workers without opening separate terminal tabs or tracking each port manually.
Checking resource wiring
Inspect a project’s D1, KV, R2, queue, Durable Object, or other binding names before debugging data flow or configuration relationships.
Diagnosing development issues
Use live, filterable logs and port-conflict explanations to identify failed starts, occupied ports, missing dependencies, and requests made by a local service.
Managing projects from the menu bar
Start, stop, restart, or open local projects from the macOS menu bar while moving between other applications.
Inspecting local development data
Browse local D1, KV, R2, Durable Object, and Workflow data through the built-in Explorer while working on a local project.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Combines discovery, process control, logs, ports, and binding inspection in one Mac interface.
- Scans nested folders and monorepos for multiple local project types.
- Stopping a project also stops its workerd process, helping avoid lingering local processes and occupied ports.
- Shows binding names without exposing variable values and is described as read-only toward project folders.
- Includes menu bar controls, favorites, search, local data browsing, and selectable logs.
Cons
- macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later is required.
- The documented workflow focuses on local projects; the available evidence does not establish team collaboration or remote project management.
- Some planned capabilities, including local D1 migrations and a .dev.vars editor, are not yet included.
FAQ
How does WorkerDock find projects?
WorkerDock scans a folder you choose, including nested folders and monorepos, for local Wrangler projects. It then lists detected projects with their status, port, and available binding information.
What can WorkerDock do with a local project?
It can start, stop, and restart detected local projects. WorkerDock selects the appropriate command and a free port, and stopping a project also stops its associated workerd process.
Does WorkerDock show configuration secrets or variable values?
WorkerDock displays binding names and types, including D1, KV, R2, Queues, Durable Objects, Workflows, Service bindings, Workers AI, Vectorize, and Hyperdrive where detected. It shows variable names, not their values.
Does WorkerDock modify or upload my project files?
No. The app is described as read-only toward project folders, does not upload code or data, and never changes project files. If dependencies are missing, it shows the install command but does not run it.
What platforms and project scope does WorkerDock support?
WorkerDock requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later and is presented as a free Mac app. The evidence describes local project management rather than team or remote project management.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Developer Tool
- Platform
- macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
- Primary use
- Manage local Cloudflare Workers projects
- Project types
- Workers, Pages, Astro, EmDash, Vite, and Wrangler projects
- Availability
- Free Mac app; open source on GitHub
- Latest documented version
- 0.1.2
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