How does DockFlow enhance productivity?

DockFlow eliminates the manual work of rearranging your macOS Dock every time you switch between tasks. Instead of dragging apps in and out when you move from web development to video editing or from one project to another, you create a Dock preset for each workflow and switch with one click or a hotkey. When you switch, DockFlow closes the apps you don't need and launches the ones you do — including opening specific browser profiles and IDE workspaces. This means you're not just switching apps, you're restoring your entire work context. Each preset acts as a visual reminder of where you left off, helping you get back in the zone fast instead of losing time trying to remember what you were working on.

How do I set up my Dock layouts with DockFlow?

Setting up a preset takes about 30 seconds. Open the apps you use for a specific workflow and arrange your Dock the way you want it. Then open DockFlow, click "Add Preset" and select "Set from Current Dock." Give it a name like "Design" or "Video Editing" and you're done. From there, you can fine-tune the preset by adding App Actions that automatically open a specific browser profile or launch your IDE with the right project when you switch. You can also add folders, files, web links, and Dock spacers to visually group your apps. Most users create 3-5 presets covering their main workflows and adjust them over time as their needs change.

Can I assign keyboard shortcuts to switch Dock presets?

Yes. DockFlow supports three types of hotkeys for switching presets: single key shortcuts, key sequences where you press keys one after another, and multi-press where you tap the same key multiple times. You can assign a different hotkey to each preset so you can switch without touching your mouse. Beyond hotkeys, DockFlow also integrates with Apple Shortcuts, so you can automate preset switching based on time of day, calendar events, or other triggers. You can also link presets to macOS Focus modes — for example, activating your "Work" Focus mode can automatically switch to your work Dock preset, and switching to "Personal" loads your personal apps.

What's the difference between DockFlow and other macOS dock apps?

Most Dock apps on macOS are Dock replacements — they create a custom dock that sits on top of or instead of the native macOS Dock. These require deep system permissions and can break with macOS updates. DockFlow takes a fundamentally different approach: it works with your native macOS Dock, not against it. That means no special permissions are needed out of the box, you get full compatibility with every macOS update including macOS Sequoia, and there's zero impact on system performance. DockFlow is also workflow-based rather than cosmetic — it's not about making your Dock look different, it's about making your Dock adapt to what you're actually doing by switching your entire app setup in one action.

Can I use DockFlow with other dock-related apps?

Yes. Since DockFlow uses the native macOS Dock, it works alongside other Dock utilities without conflicts — for example, apps like DockDoor that add window previews to Dock icons. If you're also an ExtraDock user, DockFlow integrates deeply with it — when you switch a DockFlow preset, your ExtraDock floating docks switch simultaneously, giving you a complete workspace transition across both your main Dock and any extra docks you've set up. Since DockFlow doesn't replace or modify the Dock itself, there are no conflicts with other utilities. It simply manages which apps, folders, and files appear in your Dock for each workflow.

Does DockFlow work with multiple monitors?

Yes, and DockFlow includes a feature specifically designed for multi-monitor setups called Lock Dock. On macOS, the Dock can jump from one display to another when you move your mouse to the bottom edge of a different screen — a common frustration for users with two or more monitors. Lock Dock prevents this by anchoring your Dock to the display you choose, so it stays put no matter where your mouse goes. This works alongside preset switching, so you can have your Dock locked to your primary display while freely switching between different app layouts for each workflow. Lock Dock requires the Accessibility permission to monitor mouse position across displays.

How much does DockFlow cost?

DockFlow offers two pricing options: a 1-year access plan for €9.99 covering one Mac, or lifetime access starting at €39.99 for two Macs and €49.99 for three Macs. The yearly plan is not a subscription — it's a one-time payment for 12 months of access, and you can upgrade to lifetime at any time. There are no recurring charges unless you choose to renew. All plans include unlimited presets, all features including App Actions, hotkeys, Lock Dock, Apple Shortcuts integration, and access to updates. DockFlow also comes with a money-back guarantee, so you can try it risk-free.

How do I install DockFlow?

After purchasing DockFlow, you'll receive an email with your license key and a download link. You can also install it via Homebrew by running "brew install --cask dockflow" in your Terminal, or download directly from GitHub — there's a link in the footer of the website. The download is a standard macOS .dmg file — open it, drag DockFlow to your Applications folder, and you're ready to go. DockFlow requires macOS 13.5 (Ventura) or later and is fully compatible with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. No permissions are needed to get started — just launch the app, create your first preset, and you're set.

The wandering Dock

Lock the Dock to one screen

There’s no built-in way to lock the Dock to one screen. Wherever your cursor goes, the Dock follows.

DockFlow pins the Dock to the screen you pick, and keeps it there.

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Solving the problem

The multi-monitor problem

It’s not a bug. macOS reads your cursor hitting a screen’s bottom edge as “put the Dock here.”

Apple meant it to be helpful. With more than one monitor, it’s mostly just annoying.

You can set a primary display in System Settings, and that’s where the Dock starts. But it doesn’t stay. Nothing in macOS pins the Dock to one screen.

DockFlow does. You pick the screen, and the Dock stays on it.