Fast launcher workflow
Quick access to your core apps, work surfaces, and utilities without visual noise or startup drag.
Docking
A dock that adapts to your workflow.
Fast, customizable, and extensible dock application -- fully written in Python, with built-in applets and full Linux desktop integration.
Themeable
Auto-hide
Multi-monitor
GTK + Cairo
Applet system
Cross desktop environments
Open source
36 Applets
Themeable
Auto-hide
Multi-monitor
GTK + Cairo
Applet system
Cross desktop environments
Open source
36 Applets
Features: built to feel native in real Linux workflows
Docking combines launcher speed, desktop awareness, and a modular widget system in one polished surface.
Built-in applets (36)
Ship a dock that already knows how to show system status, weather, media, timers, notes, and more.
Fully customizable themes
Adjust the dock to your desktop instead of adapting your desktop to the dock.
Multi-monitor and auto-hide
Keep the dock where it belongs, visible when needed and out of the way when focus matters.
Cross desktop compatibility
Built for Linux setups that span more than one desktop environment and more than one way of working.
Extensible applet system
Add your own widgets and behaviors without compromising the dock’s main runtime model.
36 built-in applets: useful widgets, already in the dock
Small tools with real utility: glanceable information, richer controls, and compact workflow helpers. Browse the full applet catalog without leaving the page.
36 built-in applets, with more room to explore
Ambient
Ambient controls for a calmer desktop atmosphere.
Applications
A launcher-style entry point for your installed apps.
Battery
Battery level and charging status at a glance.
Bluetooth
Quick Bluetooth visibility and device awareness.
Bookmarks
Pinned shortcuts for the places and links you revisit.
Brightness
Screen brightness control without leaving the dock.
Calendar
Compact date browsing and schedule context.
Calculator
Quick calculations without leaving the dock.
Clipboard (Clippy)
Keep recent snippets close and move faster between repeated tasks.
Clock
Clean time display with polished, always-visible presence.
Color Picker
Pick and inspect colors directly from the desktop.
Desktop
Desktop actions and surface shortcuts in one place.
Hydration
A lightweight reminder to keep healthy breaks in view.
Keyboard Layout
See and switch your current keyboard layout.
Moon Phase
Current lunar phase and a bit of night-sky context.
Music
Playback status and quick transport controls.
Network
Connection state and quick network awareness.
Notifications
Unread state and notification shortcuts in one widget.
Pet
A playful companion that lives in the dock.
Pomodoro
Focused work sessions with built-in timer rhythm.
Power Profiles
Switch performance modes based on how you work.
Quick Note
Capture short notes without opening a larger app.
Quote
A rotating quote for a little personality in the dock.
Recent Files
Jump back into documents you touched most recently.
Screenshot
Launch capture actions directly from the dock.
Session
Lock, logout, shutdown, and session actions close at hand.
Stretch Coach
Healthy movement reminders during long sessions.
System Monitor
Live CPU, memory, and system activity in one widget.
Today in History
A daily historical fact built right into the dock.
Trash
Trash state and cleanup access without opening a file manager.
Trivia
Short knowledge prompts for a lighter desktop moment.
Unit Converter
Convert between units directly from the dock.
URL Shortener
Shorten URLs via is.gd and copy to clipboard.
Volume
Playback and audio control integrated into the same dock surface.
Weather
Forecast, conditions, and environmental context at a glance.
Window Killer
Force-close any window with a single click.
Workspaces
Switch and track workspaces from the dock.
Build from source: clone it, hack on it, extend it
Docking is open source and built for people who want control, extensibility, and a clean code path into custom workflows.
git clone https://github.com/edumucelli/docking.git
cd docking
python3 -m venv --system-site-packages .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -e ".[dev]"Flexible, extensible, and built for real workflows.
Docking gives you control without getting in your way.
Frequently asked questions
What Linux desktop environments does Docking support?
Docking runs on any Linux desktop environment using X11, including GNOME, KDE Plasma, XFCE, MATE, Cinnamon, and others. It uses GTK 3 and Cairo for rendering, with Wnck for window tracking.
Can I create my own applets?
Yes. Docking has an extensible applet system. Each applet is a Python package with a state, render, and applet module. You can add custom widgets and behaviors without modifying the dock's core runtime.
Does Docking support Wayland?
Docking currently targets X11. Wayland support is not available yet due to fundamental differences in how Wayland handles window positioning, struts, and input grabbing.
Is Docking free and open source?
Yes. Docking is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and fully open source. The code is hosted on GitHub and contributions are welcome.
Start using Docking today
Install a build, star the project, and shape a Linux dock that fits the way you actually work.