OtterDock
Under reviewOne Dock icon per project, with its apps, files, folders and
Helps Mac users bundle project apps, files, folders, and links into a single Dock icon, letting them open an entire workflow at once.
Built by lson lee · Productivity · Task Management · Freemium
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OtterDock is a Community listing on Launch Llama with 0 total upvotes, founded by lson lee who joined in Nov 2026, compared against 6 alternatives.
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Helps Mac users bundle project apps, files, folders, and links into a single Dock icon, letting them open an entire workflow at once.
About
Otterdock adds a visual group editor to the macOS Dock, where each project gets its own group of apps, files, folders, and links. In the Mac App Store edition, you drag a group card to the folder area near the Trash, while the Direct edition syncs groups to the Dock and adds custom popups, hover access, and global group shortcuts. Desktop and Notification Center widgets open individual items, and the app keeps your groups and file metadata on your Mac.
Key Features
- Group apps, files, folders, and links into project groups in the Dock
- Open a whole group at once with the Open All button or ⌘A
- Add small, medium, or large desktop and Notification Center widgets for single items
- Launch groups with global shortcuts and ⌘1, 9 keyboard navigation in the Full edition
- Pro, direct download edition: per-group rules for which app opens each file or file type
- Keep group data local on your Mac with no account required
Use Cases
- Switching between a development project's editor, terminal, project folder, and docs without scanning the Dock
- Keeping a design handoff's Figma file, assets, and reference links together in one Dock group
- Giving writing, meetings, or study sessions a clean set of entry points that you can close out when the task is done
From the founder
Who it's for
“Mac users who juggle several projects, clients or routines and want each one's apps, files and links in one place.”
Why I built it
“I'm an indie developer. I kept losing time reopening the same apps, files and links every time I switched projects, so I built OtterDock to put each project behind one Dock icon.”
Who it is for
- Developers who keep an editor, terminal, and project docs together for each codebase
- Designers who hand off Figma files, assets, and references on macOS
- Writers, students, and other Mac users running focused work sessions
Pricing
Free: 2 groups, 8 items each. Pro: one-time $6.99
FAQ
What is Otterdock and what does it do?
Otterdock is a macOS Dock organizer that groups apps, files, folders, and links into workflows. The Direct full edition features custom popups, hover expansion, and global shortcuts, while the Mac App Store edition uses native Dock folders. Both support desktop and Notification Center widgets.
What can I put in a group?
Apps, files, folders, and links — all in the same group. You can mix different item types freely, so a "Design" group could contain Figma, a project folder, and a reference PDF all together.
Do I have to grant permissions?
Native macOS Dock stacks do not need Otterdock Accessibility permission. Direct requests Accessibility permission for its custom Dock popup and hover interactions. Global group shortcuts do not need that permission. Choose native stacks if you do not want to grant Accessibility access.
Does Otterdock collect my data?
Group configurations and full file paths are stored locally on your Mac. In the current version, optional analytics never transmit group names, item names, full file paths, or file contents, and analytics can be turned off in Settings.
Which macOS versions are supported?
The Direct Full edition supports macOS 14 and newer on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. The Mac App Store edition supports macOS 14 and newer on Apple Silicon (M1 or newer).
How much does Otterdock cost?
Both editions are free to download (2 groups, 8 items each); Pro is an optional one-time $6.99 purchase (Direct license via SaveTimeForFun or in-app purchase on the Mac App Store).
How is Otterdock different from macOS Dock folders?
Native Dock folders can hold documents, subfolders, web links, and aliases, but managing them manually in Finder takes effort. Otterdock provides a visual group editor and widgets on macOS 14 or later for streamlined organization.
How do I get a refund?
If you purchased from our website, contact [email protected] for refund requests, handled according to our published policy. If you purchased from the Mac App Store, please submit your request at reportaproblem.apple.com, where refunds are reviewed by Apple.
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