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DockDoor

DockDoor

Window peeking and alt-tab functionality for macOS

Website dockdoor.net
Overview

What it is

DockDoor brings Window 10-style window previews to your macOS dock. Free, open-source app with intuitive window management. Enhance your Mac workflow.

Intent

I need it when

Manage windows (close, minimize, maximize) without switching focus

DockDoor adds intuitive window controls to each preview. Users can close, minimize, or maximize windows directly from dock previews or window switcher using mouse clicks or keyboard shortcuts, keeping their current workflow uninterrupted.

Maintain privacy while using window management tools

DockDoor is 100% local with zero tracking, no cloud servers, no analytics collection, and no crash reporting. All data stays on the user's Mac, and the full source code is open for review, providing complete transparency and privacy assurance.

Quickly switch between multiple open windows without hunting through the mouse

DockDoor adds Alt+Tab switching with live previews and keyboard navigation. Users press Option+Tab to see all open windows with thumbnails, navigate with Tab/arrow keys, and select with Return—eliminating the need to visually hunt for windows.

See what's inside an application before switching to it

DockDoor provides live dock previews by hovering over app icons in the native macOS Dock. Users see real-time window thumbnails and can click to switch or manage windows without changing focus, helping them find the right window instantly.

Organize and control multiple windows using keyboard shortcuts and gestures

DockDoor offers extensive keyboard controls (Tab, arrow keys, Return, Cmd+W, Cmd+Q, Cmd+M), trackpad gestures (two-finger swipes to minimize/maximize), and window positioning actions (snap to left/right/corners). Users can manage their entire workspace without touching the mouse.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User runs Windows or Linux; DockDoor is macOS-only (requires macOS 13 Ventura or later)
  • User wants a complete Dock replacement with marketplace widgets and advanced profiles; DockDoor Free only enhances the native Dock—use DockDoor Pro instead
  • User needs privacy-invasive analytics or cloud-based window management; DockDoor is 100% local with zero tracking
  • User requires support for older macOS versions below 13.0; DockDoor Free requires macOS 13 Ventura or later
  • User prefers closed-source software; DockDoor is fully open-source and community-funded
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Pricing

DockDoor Free is completely free and open-source. DockDoor Pro is a separate paid app available in open beta at $20 lifetime license. View pricing