MaxiDock
MaxiDock is a macOS utility that lets you create, place, and customize multiple app docks for different tasks, screens, and workspace layouts.
What is MaxiDock?
MaxiDock is a native macOS utility for building and customizing multiple docks on your desktop. It helps users organize apps by task, project, or display, which is especially useful on larger screens and multi-monitor setups. You can place docks where they fit your workflow, adjust their look with controls for icon size, spacing, transparency, and background style, and manage apps with drag and drop. The app also supports running indicators and unread badges for supported apps, helping you keep important items visible without relying only on Apple’s Dock. MaxiDock is published by XPROLINE LLC and is designed for Mac users who want a more flexible launcher and a cleaner, more focused workspace.
Key features
- Create multiple docks for different workflows, projects, or displays
- Place docks along screen edges or in custom on-screen positions
- Customize icon size, spacing, transparency, and dock appearance
- Add and reorder apps with drag and drop
- Show running indicators for open apps
- Display unread badges for supported apps such as Mail, Messages, and Reminders
- Optionally hide Apple’s Dock to free screen space
- Use the app on multi-display setups with layouts tailored to each screen
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
MaxiDock is a desktop customization utility, so it may need normal macOS permissions related to controlling its own interface behavior and starting when you log in. Those requests are consistent with its purpose. If you use options that hide or replace parts of your usual Dock workflow, expect a short adjustment period and keep your normal Dock settings in mind so you can revert if needed.
Recommendation: Keep MaxiDock if you actively use custom docks, multi-display layouts, or a more tailored app launcher on your Mac. If you no longer use its workspace features, removing it is usually reasonable and you can return to Apple’s standard Dock behavior.
Common paths
/Applications/MaxiDock.app
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