dockside
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Description:
Dock utility
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.9.56@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: dock productivity macos utility workspace customization
Install: brew install --cask dockside
About:
Dockside is a modern macOS dock utility that enhances the standard Dock experience with advanced customization and productivity features. It allows users to create contextual docks that automatically switch based on the active application or time of day. The tool provides granular control over dock appearance, behavior, and organization for power users.
Key Features:
  • Context-aware dock profiles that auto-switch based on active applications
  • Advanced customization of dock appearance, icons, and behaviors
  • Workspace-based organization for different workflows and tasks
  • Minimal resource footprint with native macOS integration
Use Cases:
  • Developers creating context-specific tool sets for different programming environments
  • Power users managing complex workflows across multiple applications and projects
  • Professionals organizing productivity tools by task or time-based contexts
Alternatives:
  • uBar – uBar focuses on adding Windows-style taskbars, while Dockside provides dynamic contextual dock management
  • DockView – DockView adds window previews, whereas Dockside emphasizes profile-based dock switching and organization
Version History
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Feb 15, 2026 6:52pm 1.9.56 0 VERSION_BUMP 23c8e2a9