Dune - Context-aware Mac keypad to automate workflows + meetings
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Dune is a Context-aware Keypad for Mac that sits next to your keyboard and changes what its three keys do in real time based on the app running in the foreground. Built for developers who live in GitHub, VS Code, Claude, Openclaw, and for anyone running AI agents or in back to back meetings on Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.
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As someone who has spent years building hardware, shipping something this precise and this smart at the same time is genuinely satisfying. Really proud of what this team pulled off.
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@anoop_jayan1 Cheers!
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Every surface on this was intentional. Good to finally have it out in the world!
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@erzoisonline Cheers!
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Designing something this compact while keeping it intentional and complete was a unique challenge. Really Happy with how it turned out!
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@atharva_wankhede Cheers!
How fast is the remapping actually? Like is it instant or is there a moment where the keys are in between states? Never clocked it properly.
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@paras_patle1 The Detection latency(to change actions when you switch to a new app) is 200–600ms depending on the system, 200ms is the typical case, 600ms on the slower end of hardware like for older Macbook Air devices. Since the software is polling the foreground app, so there's inherent system-dependency. Generally, we haven't seen early users detect such a lag. But we're actively working to reduce this further.
HasData
Any hint on what the post-launch price lands at?
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@ermakovich_sergey We are already taking orders. Shipping in May. :)
The price for folks who find us on Product Hunt is USD99 currently. Here is the coupon code PRODUCTHUNT99
This looks fantastic! Congrats on the launch! It's USB-C connection, but you have M2 or later on the site for compatibility. Any specific reason an M1 Mac won't work? There are 2 USB-C ports in the same location as the newer models
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@twtechnology the software works well on M1 as well, the problem is with the mechanical compatibility of Dune with different Mac models. We have different SKU's for different mac models, all designed to stay flushed with the device you have. Since M1 Mac has a different thickness, height and distance between the base and USB c port as compared to other Macs that we support, a good fit would require a custom Dune device which we do not support right now. You can still connect it with an M1 Mac but the experience won't be very good.
the pre-loaded Claude and GitHub triggers are exactly what I'd use. does it handle running multiple AI tools at the same time, or does it lock to whichever one is in the foreground?
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@jiang_nancy You can handle multiple tools at the same time, but the actions on Dune will change based on the App in foreground(as long as there are some actions set for that app). You can also change the priority of these apps, for example- if a Zoom meeting is live, Dune actions for meeting controls will take priority over any other app actions, so you could trigger mic, camera or bring the zoom window to the foreground using dune even while you are multitasking while in a meeting.
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Great to a see an hardware product here especially the one that isn't gimmicky. Looks like a nice and simple alternative to Stream Deck. Congrats on the launch @apoorv_shankar
Couple of questions.
1) Any plans of introducing colors? Would love to have one that matches the exact colors of Macbook (so it isn't noticable ;) ). It isn't a deal breaker though.
2) Was planning to order today but curious to know where this will be shipped from? Would like to be prepared for customs and other charges too in case it is from SG/HK/CN etc.
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@adithya Glad you liked it. Would love to learn what you use Dune for once you order.
1. On colors- There are already a few SKU's of Dune considering different mac sizes and heights, so to avoid operation complexity, we are only shipping Dune in 1 color for now. But a good idea :)
2. We are shipping this from Bangalore, India.
the fact that it changes based on the foreground app is sneaky smart 👀 been losing my mind switching between cursor claude and meetings lately so this solves the exact right problem.
how hard was app detection to get reliable across all the chaos?
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@krystian_n_l_ Thanks. I'd say its moderately difficult, requires a lot of testing. :)
There are a few ways we could go about detecting the foreground app, and the same method doesn't work for every app weirdly, so we use a combination, but it works very reliably now.
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Why i need this ? If I can also use siri much faster than this
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@ankit_narang1 Hmm, not sure if you will find Siri as fast and easy to connect with the daily workflows we have showcased in the video.
Awshar AI
@apoorv_shankar Fair point! Siri is great for what it does. Dune is just built for a different kind of user - if your workflow is heavy on dev tools or back-to-back meetings, it clicks. If not, totally valid to stick with what works.