The purpose of this page is to answer questions you may have about Hookmark’s presence on Setapp.
When did Hookmark join Setapp?
What is Setapp?
What apps on Setapp are link-friendly?
(How) Can I switch from the stand-alone Hookmark version to using Hookmark on Setapp
How does the Setapp version of Hookmark differ?
How can I know which version of Hookmark I am using?
What tier of Hookmark is on Setapp?
Why is Hookmark on Setapp?
How can I learn more?
NB: this is a first draft. The document will be updated as we receive more questions.
When did Hookmark join Setapp?
Hookmark publicly joined Setapp on Monday, Nov 7 2022 PT.
What is Setapp?
Setapp was created by MacPaw, the team behind top Mac cleaner CleanMyMac X. Based in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Setapp works to curate and deliver apps for daily workflow of Mac and iOS users. They are all about saving time and making work on Mac as easy as can be.
What apps on Setapp are link-friendly?
Here we quote from Interlink objects, items, web pages, emails, and folders with Hookmark, listing the following Setapp apps that are link-friendly:
- Timing. In-depth time tracker with handy charts, graphs, and other stats about your app usage on Mac.
- Nitro PDF Pro. This versatile PDF handler does everything you need done with PDFs — from creating a new doc to signing and protecting it.
- iThoughtsX. This idea visualizer helps put your project together and slice it into manageable steps.
- MindNode. This complex mapping tool for Mac and iPhone helps you nurture plans, tasks, and ideas for projects easily.
- GoodTask. The assistant app syncs your to do list with reminders to help you stay on top of your day’s agenda.
- TaskPaper. Plain text task manager for stripped down experience with only the essentials to support your productivity.
- NotePlan. Notes, journaling, tasks, calendar, lists… All of this can be managed in one space — but on multiple devices — with NotePlan.
- Path Finder. This Finder on steroids manages files on your Mac like a pro. Quickly copy, paste, and sync files between locations with a handy bird’s eye view of your device’s folder structure.
- HoudahSpot. Keep losing files on your Mac? Then this file spotter is for you. Its powerful search with many search criteria is sure to help you spot just the file you’ve been looking for!
- Trickster. This smart menu bar helper will keep your recently used files on hand for easy access when you need them again.
- CodeRunner. This tool can be the trusty code editor you’ve been looking for — write, run, and debug!
- SideNote. Access notes on the side of your screen.
- Marked. This live markdown previewer works with your text editing apps to help see what you get.
A longer (non-exhaustive list) of linkable apps is published here.
If there is an app that you would like to connect to the rest of your digital life that is not currently linkable, then please consider Contacting Developers of Other Apps regarding the Manifesto for Ubiquitous Linking and What’s a Linkable App and Why Does Linkability Matter?
Please also consider signing the Manifesto for Ubiquitous Linking and sharing information about it with your network.
(How) Can I switch from the stand-alone Hookmark version to using Hookmark on Setapp
If you are updating from Hook 3.9 to Hookmark, please first read these release notes. You may zip Hook.app to keep a permanent copy. Then please quit and delete Hook.app.
The Setapp version of Hookmark has a unique bundle ID: com.cogsciapps.hook-setapp . The stand-alone version of Hookmark is com.cogsciapps.hook. The stand-alone version is available via:
The two versions store Hookmark’s database and preferences in different sub-folders within the ~/Library/ folder. To migrate from the stand-alone to Setapp versions:
- Run the stand-alone copy of Hook or Hookmark and take screenshots of each of its Preferences tabs. (You will need to reconfigure your preferences manually).
- while no version of Hook or Hookmark is running make a backup of
~/Library/Application Support/com.cogsciapps.hook/by compressing it. (Please do not simply assume Time Machine or your backup software are working properly. Compress the folder and do not delete the compressed file until well after you are sure the transition is working properly). - Rename
~/Library/Application Support/com.cogsciapps.hook/to~/Library/Application Support/com.cogsciapps.hook-setapp/. - Run the Setapp version and make sure that your bookmarks are all there (use Hookmark’s search).
- Re-establish Hookmark preferences because they are in different files in
~/Library/Preferences.
To switch from the Setapp version of Hookmark to the stand-alone version of Hookmark, repeat Step 1 with ~/Library/Application Support/com.cogsciapps.hook-setapp/; then repeat step 2 in opposite direction.
How does the Setapp version of Hookmark differ from the stand-alone version?
The Setapp version of Hookmark has different licensing logic compared to the stand-alone version of Hookmark. Also, it uses Setapp’s diagnostics services and other software libraries required for Setapp integration.
How can I know which version of Hookmark I am using?
You may use the About Hookmark window to distinguish the versions. If you are using the Setapp version, you will see “Setapp” in that window. The standalone version in contrast:
- references the Updates license expiration date
- references the tier (Basic, Standard, Pro).
What tier of Hookmark is on Setapp?
The stand-alone version of Hookmark has four modes: Trial, Basic, Standard and Pro. The Setapp version of Hookmark always runs in Pro mode.
Why is Hookmark on Setapp?
There are many reasons. For many years, Setapp users and Hookmark users have asked Macpaw and CogSci Apps for Hookmark (previously known as “Hook app”) to join Setapp. Hookmark augments much of the best software on Setapp. We wish to provide Setapp customers with the benefits of Hookmark. Hookmark’s presence on Setapp will benefit Setapp customers and help spread the word about Hookmark. It will also help bring tens of thousands, ultimately more, new customers to Setapp.
We also felt this is a great way to promote the objectives of the Manifesto for Ubiquitous Linking.
We also wish to express our support to Ukraine in its hour of need. Via Macpaw’s Setapp, we (CogSci Apps Corp.) will donate 20% of our proceeds from Setapp to help Ukraine for a minimum of one calendar quarter.
How can I learn more?
There is plenty of information on the Setapp website . You may also get in touch with us via the Hookmark forum and other channel.