Otterdock Documentation
Everything you need to get the most out of the little otter that tidies your macOS Dock.
Otterdock v1.1.0 is now officially available on the Mac App Store as a free download with desktop widgets and mixed groups. Explore the channel changelog · Direct vs App Store edition comparison.
Getting Started
From download to a perfectly organized Dock — your first group in under two minutes.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Fly through group management without lifting your hands off the keyboard.
Changelog
Every improvement, every fix — see what the otter has been up to.
FAQ
Permissions, compatibility, data, editions — all your questions answered.
What's New in 1.1 Series
The 1.1 release line brings desktop widgets and mixed groups to both editions, alongside Full-edition custom openers and popup previews.
Desktop Widgets — Add widgets to your Mac desktop to launch group items directly (available free in both Direct and Mac App Store editions).
Mixed Groups — Keep apps, files, folders, and web links together in one workflow group (available free in both Direct and Mac App Store editions).
Per-file Openers (Full Edition) — Assign custom apps per file extension or individual item, such as Zed for Markdown or Photoshop for PSD.
Real Previews (Full Edition) — Images, PDFs, and videos show live thumbnails in groups and custom popup windows.
Legal
Product-specific privacy and terms of service.