Cairo-Dock
A customizable application dock and launcher for Linux desktops with applets and multiple docks.
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About Cairo-Dock
Cairo-Dock is a dock for Linux that can replace or complement the system panel. It supports multiple docks, a taskbar, application launchers and a range of applets, which can be detached from the dock and placed on the desktop.
The project documents Wayland support alongside X11 and remains under development. It suits people who want a macOS-style dock or a more visual launcher on a Linux desktop.
Strengths
- Multiple docks with taskbar and launchers
- Applets that can be detached to the desktop
- Documented Wayland support
Limitations
- Linux only
- Plugins and applets are split across separate repositories
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- The Cairo-Dock contributors
- Platforms
- Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Linux users who want a customizable, macOS-style dock
- Categories
- Window tools, App launchers
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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