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Work · April 21, 2024

Taskbar for macOS

Windows-style taskbar for macOS for better multi-tasking.

Taskbar for macOS launched on April 21, 2024 with 6 votes, #1,635 of 4,347 launches that month. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

What it does

Taskbar for macOS is a Dock replacement which simplified multi-tasking with individual window items similarly to Window's taskbar. Features include window thumbnails, application pinning, workspace support, window and app controls using the context menu.

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Boost Your Productivity: Effortless Multitasking on macOS – Streamlined Window Switching and a Fully Refreshed Desktop Experience. Version 1.6.3 ( release notes ) is compatible with macOS 10.13+ Taskbar Version 1 is free and expires on December 19th, 2026. ( more info ) Version 2 requires a one-time 25 USD purchase after a free trial. 12,000+ Total downloads. Install using Homebrew Easily switch between windows, even from the same application. See windows from the current space only, for better multitasking across spaces. Stay organized by arranging different windows according to different workflows. Automatically switch between light and dark mode based on the system theme, or keep dark…from lawand.io

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