Does anybody know how show/hide apps in i3 without using the scratchpad?

I have a number of apps running in the background inside the scratchpad that I can show via different keybindigs. But whenever I move something to the scratchpad and want to show it later, I have to cycle through all my other scratchpad windows first.

I couldn't find anything on multiple scratchpads or hiding/showing something without the scratchpad in the internet. Another idea would be to use a workspace for hiding/showing apps but I don't want to list that workspace on i3-bar

Scratchpad? Woah, I didn’t know about i3’s scratchpad, interesting

It is possible. I shamelessly copied someone's config so I don't remember how that can be done and I dont have my laptop with me as of now. I can post my config after 12 hrs if you want.

@jokerreturns That would be awesome!

@jokerreturns Hey can you still send me your config? I'd really appreciate it :)

@Ederbit I'm sorry. I was very busy for the past couple of days. I will share it in a couple of hours.

@Ederbit hey apparently the one I copied uses scratch pad but you can choose to display the window of your choice with a shortcut.
'''
for_window [instance="dropdowncalc"] floating enable

for_window [instance="dropdowncalc"] resize set 900 600

for_window [instance="dropdowncalc"] move scratchpad

for_window [instance="dropdowncalc"] border pixel 2

for_window [instance="dropdowncalc"] sticky enable
bindsym $mod+a exec --no-startup-id ddspawn dropdowncalc -f mono:pixelsize=24
'''

ddspawn is a bash script in $Path and ive pasted it on pastebin. Follow the link below.

https://pastebin.com/uaAcqZ61

@jokerreturns I can already show specific apps in the scratchpad but Thanks anyway :)