What's New in Otterdock 1.1.2: Widgets, Mixed Groups, and Safer Updates
Otterdock 1.1.2 refines release-note history while the 1.1 feature series adds desktop widgets, mixed groups, real previews, and per-file openers.
Short answer: Otterdock 1.1.2 is the current release in the 1.1 feature series. It keeps release-note history accurate and builds on desktop widgets, mixed groups for apps, files, folders, and links, real previews, and per-file openers. Both Direct and Mac App Store editions are listed at $6.99as one-time purchases; the Mac App Store build is still marked as coming soon.
What changed in the 1.1 series?
The 1.1 series makes an Otterdock group more useful away from the traditional Dock icon. A desktop widget can open a chosen workflow, mixed groups can keep apps beside project files and web links, and real previews help you recognize visual files before opening them. The 1.1.2 patch also fixes release-note history so users see authored updates instead of invented patch notes.
| Feature | What it answers | Current availability |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop widgets | How can I open a workflow from the desktop? | Included in the current edition catalog |
| Mixed groups | Can one group contain apps, files, folders, and links? | Included across free and Pro variants |
| Per-file openers | Can a Markdown or PSD file use a chosen app? | Direct Pro feature; see edition limits |
| Real previews | Can I recognize images, PDFs, and videos before opening them? | Available in the 1.1 feature series |
| Release-note refinement | Will What's New show the correct update history? | Refined in 1.1.2 |
Why these changes matter for a Mac workflow
A Dock group used to be a single entry point. The current feature set gives the same workflow several stable entry points: the Dock, a keyboard shortcut, and a desktop widget. That is useful when a workflow mixes launchers and working material—for example, an IDE, a repository folder, a design file, and a staging URL.
The boundaries still matter. The Mac App Store edition is sandboxed and click-oriented, while the Direct edition provides the broader system integration, hover mode, global shortcuts, and Sparkle updates. Use theDirect vs Mac App Store comparison when the channel choice is part of your decision.
What should I try first?
- Create one workflow group with an app, a project folder, and a reference link.
- Add an Otterdock widget and point it at that group.
- Use a per-file opener only when the system default is not the app you actually want.
- Keep the group small enough that the first screen remains scannable.
For a guided setup, read How to use Otterdock desktop widgets, then compare the free and Pro limits before buying. The official documentation also keeps the current Otterdock changelog available for verification.
FAQ
Is Otterdock 1.1.2 a new paid product?
No. It is the current release in the same one-time-purchase product line. Direct and Mac App Store editions are both listed at $6.99.
Do widgets replace the Dock?
No. Widgets add another entry point to a selected group; Otterdock still enhances the existing macOS Dock rather than replacing it.
Where can I verify edition limits?
Use the edition comparison and the official documentation FAQ. Treat the Mac App Store availability as coming soon until the listing is live.