ghosttile ☆

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Description:
Hide your running applications from Dock

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 15,15,1510040474@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: macos dock utility productivity ui

Install: brew install --cask ghosttile

About:
Kernelpanic GhostTile is a macOS utility that allows users to hide specific running applications from the Dock. This tool is ideal for maintaining a clean workspace or keeping background processes out of sight without quitting them. It provides a lightweight solution for managing application visibility.

Key Features:

Hides applications from the Dock and Command-Tab switcher
Keeps applications running in the background
Simple interface for managing hidden apps
Lightweight system utility

Use Cases:

Cleaning up a cluttered Dock by hiding background utilities
Keeping sensitive applications out of view for privacy
Managing background tasks without closing them

Alternatives:

Bartender – Bartender organizes menu bar items, while GhostTile specifically targets Dock and application switching visibility.
AppPolice – AppPolice focuses on limiting application CPU usage, whereas GhostTile focuses on UI visibility management.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 11, 2024 9:34am	15,15,1510040474	0	VERSION_BUMP	146ac93f