# Otterdock

> Otterdock enhances the existing macOS Dock with organized launch groups and desktop widgets.

## Current public releases

Current releases: Direct Full version 1.1.3 and Mac App Store version 1.1.0.

- [Direct Full](https://releases.savetimefor.fun/Otterdock/latest/Otterdock.dmg)
- [Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6792306537)
- Compatibility: 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).

## Features and limits

Otterdock organizes mixed groups of applications, files, folders, and web links alongside macOS 14+ desktop widgets. Both editions include core free access for 2 groups of up to 8 items each. Widgets launch one item at a time and display 4, 8, or 12 items by size; upgrading to Pro removes group and item limits but does not alter fixed widget display caps. The Direct Full edition adds custom popups and hover opening, with custom openers available in Full Pro.

- Free: 2 groups, up to 8 items per group.
- Widget capacity: small 4, medium 8, large 12. A widget opens one item at a time.
- Optional Pro: one-time US$6.99 reference price; regional prices and currencies may vary. Pro removes group and item limits, not widget display limits.
- Purchases and licenses are separate between Direct and Mac App Store editions.
- Updates: Sparkle for Direct, App Store for MAS. Payments: Creem for Direct, StoreKit for MAS.

## Permissions and local data

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.

Core group configuration is stored locally. Storage locations vary by edition and container. Updates, licensing, payments, and optional analytics may use network services. Native Finder folders can also combine app aliases, documents, folders, and web links.

## Official references

- [Product](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en)
- [Download options](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/download)
- [Blog](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog)
- [Guide](https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/guide)
- [FAQ](https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/faq)
- [Changelog](https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/changelog)
- [Privacy](https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/privacy)
- [Terms](https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/terms)

## Guides (en)

- [How to Create and Add Custom Folders to the Mac Dock](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog/how-to-add-folders-to-macos-dock)
- [Otterdock Direct Edition vs Mac App Store Edition](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog/otterdock-direct-vs-app-store)
- [How to Install and Set Up Otterdock on macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog/install-otterdock-on-macos)
- [How to Use Otterdock Desktop Widgets on macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog/how-to-use-otterdock-desktop-widgets)
- [Otterdock Privacy, Permissions, and Local Data](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog/otterdock-privacy-permissions-local-data)
- [How to Build Custom Workflow Groups on the Mac Dock](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog/mac-dock-workflow-setup)
- [Otterdock vs Native macOS Dock Folders](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog/otterdock-vs-macos-dock-folders)

## Guides (zh-CN)

- [如何在 Mac 的 Dock（程序坞）中创建与添加文件夹](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/zh-CN/blog/how-to-add-folders-to-macos-dock)
- [Otterdock 官网直装版与 Mac App Store 版对比](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/zh-CN/blog/otterdock-direct-vs-app-store)
- [如何在 macOS 上安装与配置 Otterdock](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/zh-CN/blog/install-otterdock-on-macos)
- [如何在 macOS 上使用 Otterdock 桌面小组件](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/zh-CN/blog/how-to-use-otterdock-desktop-widgets)
- [Otterdock 隐私安全、系统权限与本地数据规范](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/zh-CN/blog/otterdock-privacy-permissions-local-data)
- [如何在 Mac 程序坞中构建工作流启动组](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/zh-CN/blog/mac-dock-workflow-setup)
- [Otterdock 与 macOS 原生程序坞文件夹对比](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/zh-CN/blog/otterdock-vs-macos-dock-folders)

## Guides (ja)

- [MacのDockにフォルダを作成・追加する方法](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/ja/blog/how-to-add-folders-to-macos-dock)
- [Otterdock 直販版（Direct）と Mac App Store 版の比較](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/ja/blog/otterdock-direct-vs-app-store)
- [macOSでOtterdockをインストール・初期設定する方法](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/ja/blog/install-otterdock-on-macos)
- [macOSでOtterdockデスクトップウィジェットを使用する方法](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/ja/blog/how-to-use-otterdock-desktop-widgets)
- [Otterdockのプライバシー、権限、ローカルデータ管理](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/ja/blog/otterdock-privacy-permissions-local-data)
- [MacのDockでワークフロー別起動グループを作成する方法](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/ja/blog/mac-dock-workflow-setup)
- [Otterdock と macOS 標準Dockフォルダの機能比較](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/ja/blog/otterdock-vs-macos-dock-folders)

## Guides (es)

- [Cómo crear y añadir carpetas al Dock de macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/es/blog/how-to-add-folders-to-macos-dock)
- [Otterdock Edición Directa vs Mac App Store](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/es/blog/otterdock-direct-vs-app-store)
- [Cómo instalar y configurar Otterdock en macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/es/blog/install-otterdock-on-macos)
- [Cómo usar los widgets de escritorio de Otterdock en macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/es/blog/how-to-use-otterdock-desktop-widgets)
- [Privacidad, permisos y almacenamiento local en Otterdock](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/es/blog/otterdock-privacy-permissions-local-data)
- [Cómo crear grupos de trabajo personalizados en el Dock de macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/es/blog/mac-dock-workflow-setup)
- [Otterdock frente a las carpetas nativas del Dock de macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/es/blog/otterdock-vs-macos-dock-folders)

## Guides (pt-BR)

- [Como criar e adicionar pastas ao Dock do Mac](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/pt-BR/blog/how-to-add-folders-to-macos-dock)
- [Otterdock Edição Direta vs Mac App Store](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/pt-BR/blog/otterdock-direct-vs-app-store)
- [Como instalar e configurar o Otterdock no macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/pt-BR/blog/install-otterdock-on-macos)
- [Como usar widgets de mesa do Otterdock no macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/pt-BR/blog/how-to-use-otterdock-desktop-widgets)
- [Privacidade, permissões e dados locais no Otterdock](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/pt-BR/blog/otterdock-privacy-permissions-local-data)
- [Como criar grupos de trabalho personalizados no Dock do Mac](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/pt-BR/blog/mac-dock-workflow-setup)
- [Otterdock vs Pastas Nativas do Dock no macOS](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/pt-BR/blog/otterdock-vs-macos-dock-folders)