# Otterdock

> Otterdock is a macOS Dock organizer that groups apps, files, folders, and links into expandable collections on the Dock.

## Product Overview

Otterdock organizes your macOS Dock into workflow-based groups instead of a flat icon row. Each group appears as a single Dock icon that expands on click or hover, keeping your Dock short and your apps accessible. Global keyboard shortcuts let you open any group instantly from any app.

- **Platform**: macOS 14 Sonoma and later
- **Developer**: SaveTimeForFun (https://savetimefor.fun)
- **Website**: https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun
- **Category**: Productivity / Utilities

## Key Features

- Workflow-based Dock groups (mix apps, files, folders, and links)
- Click-to-expand (zero permissions) or hover-to-expand (Accessibility permission)
- Global keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+6 to open groups from any app, customizable per group, system-level Carbon hotkeys, no extra permission required
- Full keyboard navigation in popups: arrow keys to select, Enter/Space to open, Esc to close, with key hints displayed
- Custom icon skins (Shelf, Glass, Gradient, Minimal, Otter) plus Pro-exclusive skins (Sunset Warm and more)
- In-group item sorting with dedicated sort mode and drag reorder
- Privacy-first: all data stored locally under ~/Library/Application Support/Otterdock/
- Free tier: 2 groups with up to 8 items each; Pro: unlimited groups and items
- One-time purchase, no subscription

## Pricing

- Direct Download: $6.99 (one-time, full features including global hotkeys and Pro skins)
- Mac App Store: $2.99 (one-time, sandboxed edition, some system-level features limited)

## Pages

- Homepage: https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en
- Blog: https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog
- Documentation: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock
- User Guide: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/guide
- Keyboard Shortcuts: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/shortcuts
- FAQ: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/faq
- Changelog: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/changelog
- Privacy Policy: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/terms

## Citable Statements

- "Otterdock organizes your macOS Dock into workflow-based groups so you can find the right app in one click, one hover, or one hotkey."
- "Otterdock is a one-time purchase, privacy-first macOS Dock organizer with no subscription and no telemetry."
- "Press Ctrl+1 to open your first Dock group from any app — no Accessibility permission required. Customize keys per group."
- "Navigate popups entirely with your keyboard: arrow keys to browse, Enter to open, Esc to close. Key hints are always visible."
- "The free tier includes two Dock groups with up to 8 items each. Pro removes all limits with a one-time purchase."
- "All Otterdock data is stored locally on your Mac — nothing is uploaded to any server."
- "Pro skins like Sunset Warm give your Dock groups a distinctive look. Free users can preview them before upgrading."

## Languages

Available in English, 简体中文 (zh-CN), 日本語 (ja), Español (es).