DockPlistEdit
DockPlistEdit is a utility for macOS that allows direct editing of the Dock's configuration by manipulating its underlying preference file (plist). It is used by power users and system administrators who need to modify Dock settings that are not accessible through the standard System Settings interface, such as tile sizes, label visibility, hidden applications, or Dock position and behavior flags. The tool provides a graphical interface for viewing and modifying these low-level settings without requiring manual command-line plist editing.
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1 suggestionWe could not find current information about DockPlistEdit's development status or native Apple Silicon support. Given that this is a utility from Parallels (bundle ID: com.parallels.DockPlistEdit), contact Parallels directly to confirm whether a native build exists or is planned before macOS 28 launches in September 2028, since an Intel-only build will stop working at that point. Parallels primarily develops virtualisation software (Parallels Desktop), so DockPlistEdit may be a legacy or ancillary tool with limited ongoing support. If it turns out to be abandoned or without a native build, consider alternative approaches: many Dock customisations can now be achieved through System Settings or third-party menu-bar utilities; for more advanced plist editing, the command-line tool `defaults` or graphical plist editors like XCEdit (which has native Apple Silicon support) can serve as alternatives, though they require more technical knowledge.
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