dockutil ☆
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Description:
Tool for managing dock items
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.1.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: macos dock automation system-utility cli
Install: brew install dockutil
About:
dockutil is a command-line utility for programmatically managing the macOS Dock. It allows users to add, remove, and reorganize dock items via scripts, making it ideal for system administration and automated environment setup.
Key Features:
  • Add, remove, and modify dock items via CLI
  • Support for persistent and volatile entries
  • Scriptable for automated Mac provisioning
  • Works with both local and network user accounts
Use Cases:
  • Automating dock configuration in enterprise Mac deployments
  • Creating standardized developer workspaces
  • Resetting dock preferences after OS updates
Alternatives:
  • defaults – Native macOS tool requiring complex plist manipulation
  • DockUtil (GUI) – Graphical alternative lacking scriptability
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura
Version History
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Dec 13, 2025 2:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a1df9d21
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