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Permissions#

ExtraDock asks for macOS permissions only when a feature needs them.

Accessibility#

Accessibility lets ExtraDock read and control window state. It is used by features such as:

  • Notification Badges — Read badge counts from apps
  • Toggle Minimize — Minimize and restore app windows from dock clicks
  • Reserve Dock Space — Move expanded windows away from fixed docks
  • App Previews — Focus, minimize, maximize, or close windows from preview controls
  • Space Awareness — Improve window selection and enable minimize, restore, and focus controls

Space Awareness can still list visible apps without Accessibility permission.

To grant it:

System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility → enable ExtraDock.

Screen Recording#

Screen Recording is used by App Previews to show live window thumbnails when you hover over running apps.

To grant it:

System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen & System Audio Recording → enable ExtraDock.

Files and folders#

When you add files, folders, icons, Shelf items, or backups, macOS may ask for access to the selected locations. ExtraDock uses that access for the item you choose.

Native Trash#

The Trash widget can use ExtraDock's own virtual trash or the native macOS Trash. Native Trash may require additional macOS file permissions depending on the folders you drag from.

Checking permission status#

Some settings pages show permission prompts when a feature is enabled but permission is missing. The management window also shows a reminder with a Grant Accessibility button while Accessibility is off.