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The window experience your Mac deserves
Effortless Alt+Tab switching and dock previews that respect your privacy. No data collection. No cloud sync. Just pure productivity.
🚀 Built by a solo developer.
What people are saying.
"This is a great way to jump to a particular window without having to hunt it down with the mouse."
— Lifehacker
"I wish I had found this app much earlier, because it would have saved me a lot of frustration in figuring out which of the 10 open windows in Safari has the tab I'm looking for."
— Medium
"I can see what's going on with the app much better, which helps my workflow."
— GroovyPost
"If you want an alternative to AltTab that includes previews of your apps when you hover over their icon in the dock, try DockDoor."
— Yahoo
"The app allows users to manage and interact with application windows on their desktops. It emphasizes ease of use and seamless integration with the macOS environment."
— Mac Treasure
"In Windows, when you hover over an app on the taskbar, the operating system shows you the open windows for that app, a useful feature missing in macOS until now with the introduction of the free menu bar app DockDoor."
— AppAddict
"It's free, open-source, and honestly, Apple should have bought this developer out by now."
— Medium
"This is a great way to jump to a particular window without having to hunt it down with the mouse."
— Lifehacker
"I wish I had found this app much earlier, because it would have saved me a lot of frustration in figuring out which of the 10 open windows in Safari has the tab I'm looking for."
— Medium
"I can see what's going on with the app much better, which helps my workflow."
— GroovyPost
"If you want an alternative to AltTab that includes previews of your apps when you hover over their icon in the dock, try DockDoor."
— Yahoo
"The app allows users to manage and interact with application windows on their desktops. It emphasizes ease of use and seamless integration with the macOS environment."
— Mac Treasure
"In Windows, when you hover over an app on the taskbar, the operating system shows you the open windows for that app, a useful feature missing in macOS until now with the introduction of the free menu bar app DockDoor."
— AppAddict
"It's free, open-source, and honestly, Apple should have bought this developer out by now."
— Medium
Privacy by Design
Your data stays on your Mac. Always.
100% Local
No cloud, no servers, no external connections. Even debug logs stay on your Mac.
Zero Tracking
We don't collect analytics, usage data, or personal information. Not even crash reports.
Open Source
Full transparency. Review our code, contribute, help with translations, or build it yourself.
Three powerful features.
One seamless experience.
Transform your Mac workflow with intuitive window management
Dock Previews
Hover over any dock icon to see live previews of all windows. Click to switch or manage without changing focus.
Alt+Tab Switching
Press Option+Tab for Windows-style window switching with live previews. Fast, familiar, and efficient.
Cmd+Tab Enhancements
Enhance the native macOS Command+Tab experience with richer previews and smoother navigation.
Make It Your Own
Customize DockDoor to match your workflow preferences
Dock Preview Layouts
Personalize your dock preview experience with different layout options. Adjust spacing, sizing, and arrangement to suit your needs.
Window Switcher Layouts
Choose from different visual styles and layouts for your window switcher. Customize the appearance to match your workflow and visual preferences.
Extensive Settings
Customize every aspect of DockDoor to fit your needs
General Settings
Configure startup behavior, hotkeys, and general appearance options.
Appearance
Customize the look and feel of previews, colors, and visual effects.
Gestures & Keybinds
Configure trackpad gestures, keyboard shortcuts, and window positioning actions.
Filters
Choose which applications and windows show up in previews and Alt+Tab.
Support
Get help, report issues, and learn more about DockDoor.
Intuitive Controls
Window controls exactly where you need them
Mouse Controls
DockDoor adds intuitive window controls to each preview. Close, minimize, or maximize windows with just one click, without having to switch focus.
Full Keyboard Control
Navigate and control windows entirely with your keyboard
Navigate
Tab forward, Shift backward, or use arrow keys to navigate through windows
Actions
Select, close, quit, or minimize windows
Quick Start
Open Window Switcher and navigate without touching your mouse
How it works
Power Features
Enhance your workflow with these productivity tools
Media Controls & Lyrics
Pin music widgets to your screen with synchronized lyrics for Spotify and Apple Music. Transform your media experience with real-time lyric synchronization.
Calendar Integration
Hover over the Calendar app to see all your events for the day. Never miss an appointment with instant calendar previews right from your dock.
Compact List View
Switch to a space-efficient list view when you have many windows open. Set thresholds to automatically enable compact mode, or use it all the time. Configure in Settings → Appearance.
Trackpad Gestures
Use two-finger swipes on window previews to control windows. Swipe toward the dock to minimize, swipe away to maximize. Gesture directions adapt to your dock position. Configure actions in Settings → Gestures & Keybinds.
Enhanced Previews
Get a better view of your windows with large preview option. Perfect for dealing with multiple similar windows or for users with larger displays.
Quick Quit from Dock
Quit applications instantly with ⌘ + Right Click on any dock icon. For stubborn apps, use ⌘ + ⌥ + Right Click to force quit. No menus, no waiting—just fast, direct control.
Middle-Click to Close Windows
Quickly close windows without switching focus by middle-clicking on their preview. Perfect for cleaning up your workspace while staying in your current application.
Window Dragging
Drag and drop windows between applications directly from dock previews. Effortlessly organize your workspace without the need to switch contexts.
Aero Shake
Shake a window preview to instantly minimize or close all other windows. Configure this in Settings → Gestures & Keybinds under the Dock Preview Gestures section.
Close or Minimize All Windows
Clear your workspace instantly with one click. Hover over an app icon to access options to close or minimize all windows for that application.
Click Dock Icon to Minimize
Click any dock icon to instantly hide all windows for that application. Enable this in Settings → General → Show Advanced Settings → Interaction & Behavior (Dock Previews), then toggle "Hide all app windows on dock icon click."
Scroll to Show/Hide Apps
Scroll up on any dock icon to bring the app to the front, or scroll down to hide all its windows. Works with trackpad, Magic Mouse, or any scroll wheel. Enable this in Settings → Gestures & Keybinds under the Dock Icon Scroll Gesture section.
Support Independent Development
DockDoor is built by a solo developer and kept 100% free.
Every contribution directly funds development and keeps the project alive.
Help Keep DockDoor Free & Growing
Your support funds new features, bug fixes, and ongoing maintenance. No subscriptions, no ads, no data selling. Just community support.
Support DevelopmentEven $3 makes a huge difference
Download DockDoor
Free for macOS 13 Ventura and later
Love DockDoor?
DockDoor is built by a solo developer and kept 100% free. If you find it useful, consider supporting development. Even $3 helps keep this project alive!
Questions
Everything you need to know about DockDoor.
Where should I download DockDoor from?
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Only download DockDoor from dockdoor.net or our official GitHub repository. Other sites offering DockDoor downloads are not affiliated with us and should not be trusted.
Why?
We've discovered sketchy re-uploaded versions of DockDoor on various sites that may contain malware or unauthorized modifications. Protect yourself by only using official sources.
Is DockDoor free?
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Yes. DockDoor is completely free and open-source with no hidden costs or subscriptions.
Why?
Because too many software companies price gouge users, subscriptions are terrible, and we believe great tools should be accessible to everyone.
What are the system requirements?
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macOS 13.0 Ventura or later. DockDoor runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) and Intel Macs.
Does it affect performance?
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No. DockDoor is designed to be lightweight with minimal impact on system performance and battery life.
How do I customize shortcuts?
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Open DockDoor settings and go to the Gestures & Keybinds tab. Here you can customize:
Which apps are supported?
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Most standard macOS applications work perfectly. Some apps with custom UI frameworks may have limited functionality.
How do I get the old slim window appearance back?
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In DockDoor versions 1.21 and later, you can restore the dynamic sizing behavior:
These settings only affect dock previews. Window switcher behavior remains unchanged.
How do I troubleshoot issues with debug logging?
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DockDoor includes an optional debug logging feature to help diagnose performance issues:
Debug logs are stored locally on your Mac and never sent anywhere automatically. You control when and if logs are shared.
How can I contribute?
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Report issues on GitHub, contribute code, help with translations, or support development financially.
Built by the Community
DockDoor is an open-source project made possible by these wonderful contributors.