# Docky (open-source desktop utility)

> Docky is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows and macOS. Docky is a Dock replacement for macOS that elegantly replaces the system one. It has 1,345 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at josejuanqm/docky.

Docky is a Dock replacement for macOS that elegantly replaces the system one. It brings the Dock back into reach: quieter, smarter, and native-feeling, with a configurable layout, widgets, a fullscreen Launchpad, a live window switcher, custom icons, and scripted actions.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/josejuanqm/docky |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,345 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://getdocky.com |
| Official | no |
| Category | Archivers, cleaners & system utilities |
| Latest release | v0.9.5 (Oct 2, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 30, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask josejuanqm
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/josejuanqm

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