Show HN: Docktor – I put live window previews and widgets on the macOS 26 Dock
Docktor is a new tool designed to enhance the macOS Dock by providing live window previews and various widgets. It allows users to access music, calendar events, weather, and system stats directly from the Dock. The application aims to improve user experience by making the Dock more functional without replacing macOS features.
- ▪Docktor offers live window previews and five built-in widgets for macOS 26.0 or later.
- ▪Users can hover over an app to see real-time thumbnails of all windows, making it easier to switch between them.
- ▪The application includes features like a Pomodoro timer, music controls with synced lyrics, and system telemetry.
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| Original publisher | Github |
| Canonical URL | https://petercsauer.github.io/docktor-releases/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:01:55 +0000 |
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docktorFeaturesPrivacyRelease NotesJoin BetaPublic pre-release 0.9.0Your Dock, finally useful between clicks.docktor parks music, calendar, a focus timer, weather, system stats, and live window previews right where your cursor already goes.Sign up for beta releaseSee what it doesmacOS 26.0 (Tahoe) or later · Universal build · No account requiredLive Dock Previews5 Built-in WidgetsMusic + Synced LyricsLocal-First PrivacyScreenCaptureKit ThumbnailsCalendar via EventKitPomodoro TimerCPU + RAM + Disk StatsOpen-Meteo WeatherMinimized + Hidden WindowsLive Dock Previews5 Built-in WidgetsMusic + Synced LyricsLocal-First PrivacyScreenCaptureKit ThumbnailsCalendar via EventKitPomodoro TimerCPU + RAM + Disk StatsOpen-Meteo WeatherMinimized + Hidden WindowsHow it worksThe Dock becomes a control…
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