DockShelf
DockShelf is a macOS utility that enhances and customizes the Dock, Apple's application launcher and window switcher in the menu bar. It provides features such as custom themes, icon personalization, window management, quick access to frequently used applications and files, and the ability to organize apps and documents into groups and folders. DockShelf is designed for users who want more control over their Dock appearance and functionality than the standard macOS Dock offers.
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1 suggestionWe could not find recent information confirming whether DockShelf has been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon. The search results point primarily to ActiveDock 2, a similar Dock-replacement utility that explicitly supports Apple Silicon and is actively maintained, but no specific details about DockShelf's Apple Silicon status emerged. Contact the developer of DockShelf directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned or already available. If the developer is no longer active or does not respond, you should plan to migrate to an alternative such as ActiveDock 2, which offers similar Dock customization features and is confirmed to run natively on M-series Macs. September 2028 marks the end of Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28, so any Intel-only version of DockShelf will stop launching on that date.
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