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Show HN: I acquired ExtraDock, rebuilt it, now it's the macOS app of my dreams

https://extradock.app/
4•pugdogdev•1h ago
About a year ago, I was building DockFlow (a macOS app for managing macOS dock presets) When I bumped into ExtraDock on Reddit. The original creator had built a cool tool: create multiple floating docks on your Mac, position them on different monitors. But the app was hard to maintain, and the developer was looking to move on.

I loved the concept. I saw how ExtraDock and DockFlow could work beautifully together. DockFlow manages your dock configurations, ExtraDock gives you multiple docks per monitor. I reached out, we made a deal, and I rebuilt the entire thing from the ground up.

When I first acquired ExtraDock, it had potential but needed serious work. The original creator built the core concept—multiple floating docks, but the UI was basic, performance was shaky, and there was no real integration with other tools. Over the past 10 months, I have completely rebuilt it.

The difference is night and day. I rewrote everything, eliminated the crashes, added customizable widgets (spacers, dividers, clocks, Finder Trash widgets, Tamadocky, and much more. And integrated it seamlessly with DockFlow, so your docks automatically appear or disappear based on your workflow preset.

Three months ago, I realized I was spending too much time context-switching between monitors. I have a 14-inch MacBook, two 27-inch displays, and completely different workflows on each one. Design on the left monitor. Development on the right. Communications and reference materials on the third.

The problem? The macOS Dock only exists in one place. So I'm constantly jumping screens to access the apps I need for that specific workspace.

With the rebuilt ExtraDock, that problem just disappeared.

Now I have three specialized docks: Left monitor: Figma, Photoshop, color picker, design asset folders Right monitor: Cursor, Terminal, Chrome, GitHub Desktop, Projects folders Center: Email, Notion, Calendar, management folders

When I switch my DockFlow preset from "Design" to "Development," ExtraDock automatically hides my design dock and shows my dev dock. Each monitor becomes a focused workspace tailored to what I'm actually doing. No more hunting for apps on the wrong screen.

I also built the magic feature: ExtraDock's Live Dock widget.

This is what sets it apart from other floating dock tools. You can literally copy your native macOS Dock, with live updates. Place it anywhere. On a different monitor, at a different position, at a different size.

Features that make it work: Unlimited docks positioned anywhere on your screens Drag-and-drop apps, folders, and files into your docks Fully customizable: colors, sizes, layouts, icons Auto-hide or always-visible—your choice Hides automatically during full-screen apps (movies, presentations) Live Dock widget to replicate your native Dock anywhere Custom widgets: spacers, dividers, clocks, Finder/Trash access DockFlow integration: docks respond to your preset switches Zero lag even with multiple docks running Runs completely offline with zero OS permissions (Live dock can work better with accessibility, but this is optional) Everything stays local—no cloud, no telemetry

What makes ExtraDock different?

Other dock replacement apps try to replace the Dock entirely. That's fine if you want a completely custom experience, but a lot of people like the native Dock. They just wish they could have it on every monitor. ExtraDock lets you do that. You keep your native Dock (or clone it with the Live Dock widget) and add unlimited floating docks wherever you need them.

Pricing: $9.99 yearly $31.99 (Instead of 39.99 now) for a lifetime license

14-day refund guarantee if it doesn't work for you

Will be happy to get your feedback, and invite you to join over 600 ExtraDock users :)

Check it out: https://extradock.app

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