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nwg-dock vs Cairo-Dock: catalog facts
nwg-dock	Cairo-Dock
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Pinned buttons, task buttons and workspace switcher in one dock Styled with CSS and set up with command line arguments	Multiple docks with taskbar and launchers Applets that can be detached to the desktop
Works only with sway; Hyprland needs a separate program No graphical settings dialog	Linux only Plugins and applets are split across separate repositories
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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