Stay In Flow.
Dock By Dock.

Whether you're coding, designing, or jumping between tasks, DockFlow helps you switch into the right workflow instantly. One-time setup, lifetime productivity.

Install via Homebrew

Quick Setup

No Permissions Needed

Works with the native macOS Dock.

🔒 Doesn't require any permissions.

Setup your dock layout

Just open the apps you use for your workflow

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Give it a name & save

In the app, enter a name like 'Design' and click 'Save Current Dock.'

create-preset

Ta-da! Your dock is set!

Change your Dock layout anytime, with a single click.

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Features

The core is simple. But if you want more, DockFlow's got your back.

Watch all our main features in action

Hotkeys Setup

Switching manually?

Set hotkeys to switch instantly.
Choose between hotkeys, key sequence or multi press

Folders, Files & Links

Not just apps.

Folders, Files, or website links.
All personalized to each preset.

Dock Spacers

Group apps your way.

Use Dock spacers to separate your apps groups visually

App Actions

Control what happens after the switch

Define how apps launch.
Open your IDE with a project, or switch browser profiles.

Apple Shortcuts

Already got your workflows?

Connects with Apple Shortcuts.
Add it to your existing workflows easily.

Focus Modes

Context switching, done right.

Activate Focus Mode.
Dock switches. Apps launched. Ready to work.

Lock Dock

Lock Your Dock

Lock your Dock to a specific screen, no more jumping around.

Productivity shouldn't be complicated.

With DockFlow it's just one click away.

Wall of Love

Don't take our word for it… take theirs.

Here are some stats. Across all the reviews and dock customisation apps over the past year, I mentioned DockFlow 22 times. I first mentioned it in my very first "apps I am not uninstalling" posts. The review was long, but I randomly grabbed a few words from it.

  • DockFlow fundamentally alters the default Dock without replacing it, and it doesn’t require any security settings changes like with cDock.
  • DockFlow comes in to save the day.
  • It's genuinely addressing a problem I never realised I had.
  • This app's functionality should be included in macOS by default.

What it was then and what it has become are completely different, and it is hard to believe how the app has developed over the year.
Congrats Appitstudio.

The Focus Modes integration is fantastic; the Dock changing automatically when I switch to a mode is a real time-saver.

This app is great. Night and day between before I bought this yesterday and my improved workflow now.

Phil · DockFlow user

I've been pushing DockFlow hard with the full intent of making it fail, but it has not disappointed. Like a workhorse, it keeps changing docks, updating correctly, and doing what it's good at—all without any software crashes. So, congrats as always, guys - it's good and stable.

u/andreshows · Dock App Reviewer

I've been using this app for a while and I find it useful. I use it to jump between Video Editing and Coding setups with one click.

I purchased ExtraDock a few days ago, and it rocks. It's a great combo along with DockFlow, which I acquired a month ago. I'm getting familiar with those two apps now and using them every day.

Steve · DockFlow user

I've thoroughly enjoyed using DockFlow over the past few days, it's truly enhanced my productivity by allowing seamless switches between Dock presets for research, coding, and writing tasks.

Liu · DockFlow user

Have this app. It’s great. Better than the alternatives and I’ve tried them all.

Developer is very active. It feels like every day when I boot my Mac I get a popup that there is yet another new update ready for download. I get way more updates than any other app I’ve ever installed in 30 years. Same with the sister app ExtraDock.

Pretty excited that the DockFlow app works really well, especially the functionality of being able to lock the dock. That's why I like your solution better.

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Murali · Productivity YouTuber

It's super handy if you use your Mac for different things, like work, side projects, or just chilling, and want a clean setup for each. It's one of these things that you didn't know you need until you try it.

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I actually went ahead and purchased it. So far so good!!! It’s so relieving to unclog my Dock. And to create different setups for different use/focus cases. Brilliant work mate. The idea is simple and effective. I love it.

Congrats on keeping your commitment to users going for a year! I am looking forward to seeing what you do in the next 12 months. You guys are role models and just a real pleasure to work with.

I've wanted a dock management app for a long time - I thought maybe it wasn't possible but you managed it 👍

Jim · DockFlow user

Thanks for an amazing app and for actually meaning it when you say lifetime 🙏

You just saved my life when I am travelling with my tiny MacBook. This will help not just me but others too.

After two weeks of intensive use with extensive automation setup, DockFlow has become essential infrastructure in my macOS environment. The combination of manual preset switching via hotkeys and automated preset activation via Shortcuts transformed how my Mac adapts to workflow changes.

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Been using this since launch. Developers are working so hard on this, adding features, responding to feedback. Right now I just use it for Work vs Personal contexts, and have it activate via focus modes (work turns on automatically at 8:30am and off at 5:30pm every day).

It's so good - sometimes all I need to stay on track is to have/not have the app icon in front of me. This is one of those things that should be native.

DockFlow is an amazing program. I bought the lifetime license over the weekend and love what you did with it. If it never got another update other than bug fixes I would be super happy with the purchase. Awesome job!

Tom · DockFlow user

Bought the app a few weeks ago, and it really makes a difference.

I switch between my editorial work and photography/filmmaking five times a day, and having a Dock with only the apps I need for each is a real pleasure.

Really nice to see such a beautiful app that can do something I want forever. Much cleaner than using shortcuts and focus modes like I have been.

This is exactly what I have been looking for! So happy to have found this.

I've truly enjoyed using DockFlow across my two devices. It's been a fantastic experience, and I'm happy to be a loyal customer.

Rahul · DockFlow user

This turns out to be a really useful app and really flexible.

John · DockFlow user

Pricing

One Year License

$14.99 / 1 Year

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Included One year access for 1 Mac
Included One year of updates
Included Unlimited Presets
Included 30-day money-back guarantee
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Lifetime Access

$34.82 $40.96

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$34.82 per Mac

Included Lifetime access for 1 Mac
Included One year of updates
Included Unlimited Presets
Included 30-day money-back guarantee
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Forever Edition

$69.99 $99.99

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Included Forever access up to 5 Macs
Included Forever Updates
Included All future app versions
Included Unlimited Presets
Included 30-day money-back guarantee

Standard Lifetime licenses include one year of updates and keep working forever.
Renewal is optional at $9.99 per year. Forever Edition includes all future updates for life.

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Questions?

Click "Add Preset," then either capture your current Dock with "Set from Current Dock" or build one yourself by adding apps. You can also add folders, files, web links, and spacers. Name it and you're done.

Yes. DockFlow supports single key shortcuts, key sequences, and multi-press hotkeys. You can also automate switching with Apple Shortcuts or link presets to macOS Focus modes so your Dock changes automatically when your Focus mode does.

DockFlow requires macOS 13.5 or later.

DockFlow's core preset features do not require special permissions. The optional Lock Dock feature requires Accessibility permission to keep the native Dock fixed to your chosen display.

Yes. You can export your presets and Dock layouts as a JSON backup and import them later without removing your existing presets. You can also share individual presets through DockShare.

DockFlow works with your native macOS Dock rather than replacing it. That means no special permissions out of the box, it's less likely to be disrupted by macOS updates, and it has zero impact on system performance. It's workflow-based — designed to switch your entire app setup, not just customize how the Dock looks.

Yes. You can get DockFlow together with other Appit Studio apps at a discounted bundle price. Check out the Appit Studio Bundle.

The animated background shown in the DockFlow demo comes from Backdrop.

The Story Behind

Born from Frustration, Built for Focus.
As a developer working across multiple technologies, I found myself constantly rearranging my macOS Dock and launching different apps for design, coding or writing.

Every context switch meant precious minutes lost and mental focus disrupted.
That daily pain led me to build DockFlow – a productivity app that simplifies workspace setup.

With just one click, DockFlow lets you switch between Dock presets, close the apps you don't need and launch the apps you do. Instant setup.

No more dragging icons or searching for the your tools – DockFlow helps you manage your projects and workflows.

Stop Rearranging.
Start Working.

DockFlow switches your entire setup in one click, so you can focus on what matters.

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