https://github.com/barnuri/win-dock
WinDock a replacement for mac dock
https://github.com/barnuri/win-dock
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WinDock a replacement for mac dock
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/barnuri/win-dock
- Owner: barnuri
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-07-06T18:58:15.000Z (9 months ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2026-03-26T15:19:36.000Z (13 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-03-27T06:12:27.295Z (13 days ago)
- Topics: dock, mac, taskbar, win-dock, windock
- Language: Swift
- Homepage:
- Size: 2.89 MB
- Stars: 3
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
- Roadmap: ROADMAP.md
- Agents: AGENTS.md
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README
# Win Dock
A feature-rich macOS SwiftUI application that emulates the Windows 11 style taskbar, bringing a modern Windows experience to your Mac.
## 🍺 Quick Install
```bash
brew tap barnuri/brew
brew install barnuri/brew/windock --no-quarantine
```
## Requirements
- macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- Xcode 15 or newer (Swift 5.9)
## Quick Start
```bash
git clone https://github.com/barnuri/win-dock.git
cd win-dock
./run.sh
```
## Screenshots
### Taskbar with App Icons
### Start Menu
## Features
### Core Features
- ✅ Windows 11-style taskbar with centered icons
- ✅ Click to activate/launch apps
- ✅ Start Menu with quick actions and power options
- ✅ System Tray with time, date, battery, and network status
- ✅ Taskbar positioning (Bottom, Top, Left, Right)
- ✅ Alt+Tab compatible - appears in app switcher
- ✅ Pin/unpin favorite applications
- ✅ Right-click context menus (Show, Hide, Quit, Pin/Unpin)
- ✅ App hover previews with window count
- ✅ Running indicator dots
- ✅ Window count badges
- ✅ Customizable appearance and behavior
### Customization Options
- Multiple taskbar positions (Bottom, Top, Left, Right)
- Auto-hide taskbar functionality
- Taskbar size options (Small, Medium, Large)
- Icon centering toggle
- Transparency and visual effects settings
- Animation speed adjustment
- Show/hide labels and system tray
- Clock format and date format options
- Search button app selection (Spotlight, Alfred, Raycast)
### Smart App Management
- Dynamic detection of new apps launching/quitting
- Persistent pinned applications
- Proper app state tracking (running, hidden, window count)
- Smooth animations and hover effects
- Group multiple windows of the same application
### System Integration
- Runs as background accessory app
- Status bar menu for quick access
- Multi-monitor support
- All Spaces support
- Settings import/export for backup and sharing
- Advanced logging for troubleshooting
## Installation
### Method 1: Homebrew (Recommended)
Install WinDock using Homebrew tap:
```bash
brew tap barnuri/brew
brew install barnuri/brew/windock --no-quarantine
```
After installation, you can run WinDock with:
```bash
open "$(brew --prefix)/WinDock.app"
```
Or create a symlink to Applications:
```bash
ln -sf "$(brew --prefix)/WinDock.app" /Applications/WinDock.app
```
#### Migrating from Cask
If you previously installed WinDock via cask, use the migration script:
```bash
./migrate_to_tap.sh
```
### Method 2: Using the Run Script
```bash
git clone https://github.com/barnuri/win-dock.git
cd win-dock
./run.sh
```
### Method 3: Build and Run in Xcode
```bash
git clone https://github.com/barnuri/win-dock.git
cd win-dock
open WinDock.xcodeproj
```
Then press ⌘R to build and run the app.
### Method 4: Download Release
1. Go to the [Releases](https://github.com/barnuri/win-dock/releases) page
2. Download the latest version
3. Move to Applications folder and launch
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
5. Open a Pull Request
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.