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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.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

Platforms

  • Mac
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Features

Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Customizable

Features

  1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
  2.  No registration required
  3.  No Tracking
  4.  Ad-free
  5.  Works Offline
  6.  Dark Mode
  7.  Sits in the MenuBar
  8.  Multiple Profiles
  9.  Dock customization tools

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DockAnchor information

  • Developed by

    US flagBradley Wyatt
  • Licensing

    Open Source (MIT) and Free product.
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  • Supported Languages

    • English

AlternativeTo Category

OS & Utilities

GitHub repository

  •  262 Stars
  •  11 Forks
  •  2 Open Issues
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What is 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

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