DockDoor

DockDoor is a customization and productivity tool for macOS that can help you solve one of the historical shortcomings of Apple's operating system, namely the advanced and visual management of windows from the Dock. Taking Windows taskbar previews as a reference, this tool makes it so that, by simply hovering your cursor over the icons of your native Dock, the program displays pop-up windows with the real-time content of the applications open on your computer. This offers you a way to interact with them without losing focus on any tasks you have in progress.

Manage all your windows with total ease

DockDoor generates thumbnails that allow you to close, minimize, or maximize windows with a single click. Plus, the tool allows you to take advantage of classic shortcuts to optimize your workflow. For example, by pressing Option+Tab or using Cmd+Tab, you open a supercharged window switcher, fully navigable with the keyboard and completely customizable. Thanks to the Folder Pop feature, you'll have everything you need to quickly browse the contents of your Dock folders. These advanced options are integrated into your calendar and offer you multimedia controls with synchronized song lyrics, trackpad gestures, and the legendary Aero Shake feature, a way to clear your desktop with a quick cursor movement.

Adapt the design to your liking

If you check out the appearance settings, you will see that you can set different designs for the window switcher in DockDoor. This presents you with denser grid views to manage lots of files at once as well as other attractive curved and cascading layouts. Additionally, the Dock locking feature offers you a smoother way to manage system settings and folder lists.

What I liked most about DockDoor and what could be improved

• What I liked most: Window preview organization is fully customizable and having direct buttons to close or minimize any item floating over the thumbnails is highly convenient. The addition of calendar widgets and Spotify controls directly in the Dock hover also add quite a bit of value.

• What could be improved: Due to its wide range of advanced functions, middle-clicks, modifier shortcuts, ⌘ + right-click to force close or drag between windows, the tool requires patience to memorize everything and enjoy its full potential.

Download DockDoor for Mac and manage multitasking processes in macOS more effectively. Personalize shortcuts, preview folders in seconds, and make the most of every corner of your workspaces.