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ExtraDock - The Mac Dock solution for multiple monitors

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Hey everybody! ExtraDock lets you create unlimited docks and place them anywhere you need them. macOS only gives you one dock, but for multiple monitors it is limiting. ExtraDock is completely customizable. You can use it as a dock replacement by disabling the macOS dock, or as an addition to it. You can make Extra Docks looks however you like - colors, app icons, effects, you can even make items float on invisible background. In the video: You can see multiple docks, at the bottom-left an invisible dock (0% opacity) dock with a shelf widget as well as Folder Stack widgets. The dock in the middle is a Space-aware dock (also fully invisible), it only shows active windows in the space you're on, and updates dynamically as you move between spaces or open/close apps. The dock on the top simply shows effects, custom app icons and customize options. The dock on the bottom-middle is not the actual dock, it's an ExtraDock running a live widget which makes it act like a dock, updates dynamically as you open and close apps. Core Features: - Widgets such as Live Dock to duplicate your macOS dock & Space-only dynamic dock to show only apps in the space you're currently on. - Docks can be assigned to different monitors and automatically hide/show when those monitors are connected/disconnected. A simple button make the dock show on all displays. - Completely customizable in both behavior (collapse, auto hide, hide on fullscreen) and visuals. - Preview apps on hover. - Drag & Drop files into folders or the Shelf Widget for easy organization. - Folder Stacks to group folders under a single icon Comparison: ExtraDock started as more of a dock "add on", but naturally evolved to be a complete dock replacement. If you want to dive into this world of dock customization and options, I would start by reading the fantastic posts by u/andreshows as he covered almost every dock app in existence. ExtraDock is actively developed and improved. We are working closely with beta testers with different setups to ensure reliability Pricing: €9.99 - €99.99 depending on plan & amount of devices. 14 Days money-back guaranteed. If you're not 100% happy with it, you'll get all your money back.

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u/degecko

Cool idea, but I think the promo video will put people off simply because there's too much going on. I would simply preview the main idea and leave the settings panel to be explored. Too much information is a real concern with these short attention spans we're dealing with nowadays.

u/UnluckyDuckyDuckOPReply

Thanks for the good feedback! ExtraDock mostly shines on multiple monitors which is hard to showcase with a video, I'll think of a way to maybe edit it in a clearer way. Appreciate you taking the time to write this.

u/UnluckyDuckyDuckOPReply

I am using Backdrop - https://cindori.com/backdrop Awesome app, top quality, really enjoying it

u/gelatinous3

This is a cool idea and well executed, are you submitting to the macOs app store? How long did it take you to build this and what have been your biggest hurdles so far.

u/UnluckyDuckyDuckOPReply

Hey there The app is not in the app store, it's distributed independently by AppitStudio. We've acquired ExtraDock from a solo developer about a year ago and since then it's consistently updated and improved with weekly updates. The biggest hurdle development wise was stabilizing the app, especially anything related to screen recognition. Thank you!

u/Top_Power5877

wow this looks crazy powerful. had no idea you could this. Kudos!

u/IcySeaworthiness3924

Interesting, does this work with XR glasses like Xreal One Pro?

u/chrisinoakland

This is a great solution to a problem that drives me nuts. The worst for me is when I accidentally get the Dock from my MBP onto the secondary display and have to get it back down on the MBP. Awesome app idea!

u/UnluckyDuckyDuckOPReply

Thank you! Definitely can relate, I just disabled the default macOS dock entirely and just using ExtraDock. We improved the performance of the speed clicks trigger the apps / moving to the apps, so now it’s actually faster and more reliable too! Cheers!

u/Opening-Salt4110

I have a 2017 iMac and would love to use it as an external display for my M1 MacBook Air. Haven't found a way to do that yet. Would ExtraDock work?

u/UnluckyDuckyDuckOPReply

Yes, it will if you are running macOS 12 or higher. It’s battled tested on iMacs, Mac Pros, MacBooks and Mac Studio. If there’s any help needed just drop us an email at support@appitstudio.com of course there is also money back guarantee so you fully covered even if it doesn’t work.

u/TabulaRasaRedo

Can you please add 2 things: (1) the ability to hide and show apps by clicking multiple times on the icon in the dock. This is pretty standard on most other dock enhancements or replacements. (2) multimedia controls, whether in a widget or on the music app itself; I don't care, but I miss them.

u/UnluckyDuckyDuckOPReply

Hey thank you for the good feedback! For hiding apps I suppose you mean from live dock, you can right click the app and choose hide from this live dock. As for multimedia widget I’ll see what we can do, sounds like a useful widget

u/XavierLightman

bro, that‘s nice and useful, but incredible expensive. $99 for just five machines?