Running Sidekeys as a service, AI Productivity Tools

Sidekeys Agency Implementation, Productizing Mac Efficiency for Creative Teams

Learn how to package Sidekeys as a productivity add-on for creative and development agencies, configure app-specific shortcut decks for client workflows, and build retainer revenue by managing multi-device deployments and custom integrations with Figma, Xcode, Final Cut Pro, and terminal AI agents.

Open the decision record for Sidekeys

What does running Sidekeys for clients commit you to?

Published figures for this service. Blank fields are not published.

Monthly tool cost
Sidekeys is a flat-fee one-time-purchase utility; the exact price is not published in the supplied data. Agency labor for setup is Not modeled, the agency must supply its own hourly labor rate and estimated hours.
Time to first value
Not published
Payback
Not modeled, requires client price, labor, usage, overhead, and expected volume from the agency
Guided implementation
8 hours

Is Sidekeys worth running as a client service?

Sidekeys is a low-complexity personal Mac utility with app-aware decks, call controls, and terminal agent monitoring that an agency can stand up as a managed service. It cannot be rebranded and has no multi-client or team features, so agency revenue depends on labor-based service fees the agency must define.

An agency-fit judgement for reselling this service. It is separate from the tool description on the decision record.

Before you start

What has to be in place before the first client engagement.

Tools and subscriptions

  • Apple silicon Mac running macOS 27+ with the Sidekeys Mac app
  • iPhone or iPad running the Sidekeys iOS app
  • USB-C cable for primary pairing; encrypted Wi-Fi for the paired fallback connection
  • Target apps for deck configuration: Xcode, Final Cut Pro, Figma, VS Code
  • Meeting platform the client uses: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Slack
  • Terminal coding agent such as Claude Code for agent status cards

People and inputs

  • Documented pairing runbook covering USB-C and encrypted Wi-Fi reconnection
  • App-specific shortcut inventory for each client's frontmost apps
  • Call-control validation checklist for mute, camera, and leave buttons
  • Agent card review process for approving pending terminal agent requests

Included with the course

6 working documents for delivering this service.

  • Sidekeys Client Onboarding Checklistchecklist
  • App-Specific Shortcut Deck Configuration Templatetemplate
  • Multi-Device Deployment and Family Sharing SOPsop
  • Sidekeys Retainer Pricing Worksheetworksheet
  • Call Control and AI Agent Integration Guideguide
  • Client ROI Measurement Dashboardtemplate

Listed by name. These documents are not yet published as individual downloads.