What Launched
Dockify shipped version 2.0 this month, and the team is calling it a complete rebuild. The original Dockify was already useful — it let you create multiple dock presets and switch between them with a hotkey. Version 2.0 keeps that foundation but adds two major new systems: Dock Widgets and Bookmark Folders.
Dock Widgets are floating panels that appear just above the dock and disappear when not needed. The 2.0 launch ships four:
- Media Controller — shows what's playing and gives you Play, Pause, and Skip without switching apps.
- Clipboard — surfaces your clipboard history right from the dock so you can paste without opening a separate clipboard manager.
- Shelf — a drag-and-drop staging area for files, folders, and images you're actively working with. Think of it as a temporary desktop that lives at the bottom of your screen.
- Dock Switcher — switch between your saved dock presets without using a hotkey, useful on touch-heavy or presentation setups.
Bookmark Folders let you add workflow-specific folder shortcuts directly to a custom dock — so your Design dock might pin your active project folders while your Writing dock surfaces your research and drafts directory.
The visual overhaul adopts Apple's new Liquid Glass design language from macOS Tahoe 26, meaning the app now looks native rather than like a third-party overlay.
Why This Matters
The macOS dock has been functionally unchanged for over a decade. It launches apps, shows recent items, and sits at the bottom of your screen. Apple has not meaningfully evolved it as a productivity surface — which is exactly why Dockify has an audience.
The real unlock in version 2.0 is the combination of context-aware dock presets with widgets and Shortcuts automation. Here is what that looks like in practice:
- Your Work Focus Mode activates automatically at 9am via a Shortcuts automation, switching your dock to a preset with Slack, Linear, VS Code, and your project folders.
- The Shelf widget holds the three files you're actively referencing, accessible with a single click from any app.
- At the end of the day, a second automation swaps to your Personal dock — different apps, different folders, zero manual switching.
This is the closest macOS has come to a truly context-aware desktop without relying on virtual desktops or window management apps.
Community Reaction
On Product Hunt, Dockify 2.0 picked up strong day-one traction. The most common theme in early comments is that users have been waiting for something like this — dock organization for context switching is a well-known pain point, but most solutions involve Raycast workflows or AppleScript rather than something purpose-built.
The Clipboard widget is generating the most discussion. Many Mac users already run dedicated clipboard managers like Pasta or Maccy, but having a lightweight version built into their dock preset has appeal for users who do not want another background process.
“Having different dock setups for coding, design, and admin with hotkey switching is exactly what I've been wanting. The Shelf widget alone justifies the install.”
The Liquid Glass redesign has also been well-received — it removes the uncanny feeling of using an app that visually clashes with the system.
How to Build a Smarter Workflow Around Dockify 2.0
Dockify handles the where and what of your workspace — which apps and files are visible for a given context. The most productive setups pair this with a system-level AI layer that handles the how.
Elephas fits naturally here. Its Super Command shortcut (customizable, works system-wide across every Mac app) gives you instant AI access without switching context. But two deeper features make it especially complementary to a dock-based workflow:
- Snippets — store reusable prompts, templates, and boilerplate that you summon via Super Command. Switch to your Writing dock, open your draft in any editor, and pull a saved rewrite prompt or client brief template in one keystroke.
- Super Brain — Elephas can index your documents, Obsidian vault, Apple Notes, and Notion pages into a personal knowledge base. When you switch to your Research dock, you can query that knowledge base from any field on screen — without opening a separate app or switching tabs.
Together, Dockify's preset switching and Elephas's Snippets and Super Brain create a workflow where changing context changes everything — not just which icons are in your dock, but which knowledge and tools are available under your fingers. Try Elephas free to see how the combination works.
Pricing and Privacy
Dockify 2.0 is priced at $9.99 lifetime — one payment, unlimited Macs, iCloud sync, and all future updates included. There is no subscription tier and no trial period mentioned, but the price point is low enough to evaluate without much risk.
Privacy is handled cleanly: all configuration data is stored locally and synced via iCloud, with no online tracking. Dockify also creates an automatic backup of your original macOS dock on first launch, restorable with one click.
What to Watch For
The widget library is the most interesting long-term bet. The team has confirmed they will expand it based on user submissions via the feedback tab. Widgets for task managers, focus timers, or calendar context would make Dockify something closer to a command center than a dock manager.
Key takeaway: Dockify 2.0 is the first Mac dock tool that feels like it was built for how people actually work in 2026 — across multiple contexts, with rapid switching, and without wanting to manage virtual desktops or complex window scripts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is new in Dockify 2.0?
Dockify 2.0 introduces Dock Widgets (Media Controller, Clipboard, Shelf, and Dock Switcher), Bookmark Folders for workflow-specific shortcuts, and a visual redesign using Apple's Liquid Glass design language. The app was rebuilt from the ground up and integrates with Apple Shortcuts for automated dock switching.
How much does Dockify cost?
Dockify offers a lifetime license for $9.99 — one payment, no subscription, with iCloud sync across unlimited Macs and all future updates included.
Can I switch docks automatically based on Focus Mode?
Yes. Dockify integrates with Apple's Shortcuts app, so you can trigger dock switches based on Focus Mode, time of day, or any other Shortcuts automation. Your Work dock can activate automatically when Work Focus turns on, and switch back at end of day without any manual input.
How can I combine Dockify with AI tools for a smarter Mac workflow?
Pair Dockify's context-switched presets with Elephas Super Command for system-wide AI access from any app. Use Elephas Snippets to store reusable prompts and templates that surface in the right context, and Super Brain to query your personal knowledge base without switching apps. Switching your dock becomes the trigger for a full AI-powered context shift — not just different icons.