dockview ☆

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Description:
Utility to preview application windows in the dock

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.7.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: dock productivity window-management macos utility

Install: brew install --cask dockview

About:
DockView is a macOS utility that adds a dynamic preview feature to the Dock, allowing users to see live window thumbnails by hovering over application icons. It enhances workflow efficiency by providing quick visual access to multiple windows without needing to click or use Exposé. This tool is ideal for users who manage many open applications and need faster context switching.

Key Features:

Live window previews on Dock hover
Support for multiple windows per application
Lightweight and native macOS integration
Customizable preview behavior

Use Cases:

Quickly switching between multiple documents in a single app
Monitoring background tasks or downloads visually
Managing complex workflows with many open windows

Alternatives:

DockView (App Store) – The official App Store version may differ in update frequency or features compared to the Homebrew cask.
Mission Control / Exposé – Built-in macOS features that provide window overview but lack the direct Dock-integrated hover experience.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 29, 2025 12:59pm	1.6.8	0	VERSION_BUMP	de8cba70
Aug 1, 2025 8:43pm	1.6.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	ec0f03bf