DockAnchor

DockAnchor is a simple macOS utility that stops the Dock from moving between displays. Lock your Dock to a single screen for a more stable, distraction-free workspace. Ideal for multi-monitor setups. Lightweight, native, and runs quietly in the background.

Features:

• Start app at login: Automatically launch DockAnchor when you log in
• Run in background: Keep protection active even when the main window is closed
• Profiles: Allows users to create and switch between different profiles. Enable automatic profile switching based on connected displays.
• Virtual Monitor Display: Displays your monitors visually in the app, updating in real-time as monitors are connected or disconnected or moved.
• Auto-Move Dock to Anchor Display: Automatically moves the dock to the selected anchor display when protection is started.
• Dock Icon: Displays a status icon in the macOS dock
• Menu Bar Icon: Shows app icon in the menu bar for quick access
• Display Selection: Choose which display the dock should stay on
• Real-time Display Detection: Detects when monitors are connected or disconnected
• Auto Fallback: Automatic fallback to Primary display when selected anchor display is removed.
• Default Anchor Display: Option to always anchor to the Primary display or built-in display.
• Friendly Display Names: Automatically detects and displays connected monitors with user-friendly names
• Check for Updates: Automatically checks for new releases and updates
• Show DockAnchor: Provides a simple way to access the app's main window
• Anchor Display: Select which display the dock should remain on
• Status Monitoring: Real-time feedback on protection status
• Primary Display Identification: Displays the primary display in the settings
• App Theme: Supports light, dark, and system themes