Docking – Extensible Linux dock in Python

In plain words

Docking is an open-source dock application for Linux written in Python with GTK 3 and Cairo. It offers an extensible applet system with 38 built-in applets, 12 themes, multi-monitor support, and auto-hide functionality that works across multiple Linux and X11 desktop environments. The software is available in multiple package formats including AppImage, .deb, RPM, Flatpak, Snap, Arch, and Nix for both x64 and arm64 architectures.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Docking is an open source Linux dock with X11 and Wayland support, 64 built-in applets, customizable themes, multi-monitor behavior, folder stacks, and desktop integration.

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 61 Applets Themeable Auto-hide Multi-monitor GTK + Cairo Applet system Cross desktop environments Open source 61 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. Quick access to your core apps, work surfaces, and utilities without visual noise or startup drag. Ship a dock that already knows how to show system status, weather, media, timers,…from docking.cc

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