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Description:
Utility to show apps badges from the dock in the menu bar

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.0.9.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: menu-bar dock notifications productivity macos

Install: brew install --cask doll

About:
Doll is a lightweight utility that monitors application badge counts in the macOS Dock and mirrors them in the menu bar. It provides a persistent, glanceable indicator for notifications from apps that are minimized or hidden. This tool helps users stay on top of important alerts without needing to constantly switch windows or check the Dock.

Key Features:

Live badge monitoring for Dock applications
Compact menu bar display for easy visibility
Support for multiple apps simultaneously
Minimal resource footprint

Use Cases:

Tracking unread message counts from messaging apps in the menu bar
Monitoring email notifications without keeping Mail in the Dock
Keeping an eye on background task progress indicators

Alternatives:

Bartender – Bartender focuses on organizing menu bar icons, while Doll specifically displays Dock badge counts in the menu bar
AppBadge – Similar concept but Doll offers a more lightweight implementation with native macOS integration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	0.0.9.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	d5fb2cb6