Five Icon Dock

Five Icon Dock: Free, Open Source Mac Dock Replacement

A free and open source alternative to the default Mac dock, allowing up to 5 icons visible instead of the usual 3, for quick access to frequently used apps with minimal screen space

What is Five Icon Dock?

Five Icon Dock is an open source application for macOS that replaces the default dock with one that shows up to five application icons instead of being limited to three. Developed by Michael Kamprath, Five Icon Dock aims to provide easy access to a user's most commonly used apps while reducing on-screen clutter.

The default macOS dock shows only three icons before collapsing the rest into a separate page that must be swiped between to access additional icons. This can make quickly launching apps inconvenient for users who don't keep all their everyday applications in the first page. Five Icon Dock solves this by allowing up to five icons to be visible at once, reducing the need to swap between pages.

As an open source program, Five Icon Dock is completely free to download and use. It offers a simple way to customize the macOS dock that doesn't require technical knowledge or other utilities. Users can drag and drop to rearrange their top five apps, just like the default dock. The app also includes options to automatically hide the dock, adjust the icon size, and change the dock position to the right or bottom of the screen.

Five Icon Dock is a lightweight app that simply enhances the dock's capability to surface favorite apps. It integrates seamlessly with the Mac experience without adding bloat or unnecessary features. For Mac users who want quick access to their everyday tools without sacrificing screen real estate or spending money, Five Icon Dock is an easy solution.

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