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A macOS app that auto-hides the Dock only when a window would cover it.

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DockAutoHide – auto-hide the macOS Dock only when a window overlaps it

by wwhxd·Mar 23, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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●●SolidSolve My ProblemNiche Gem

Smart Dock hiding only when windows overlap, solving a decade-old macOS UX annoyance.

Strengths
  • •Runs silently in menu bar without adding its own icon to the Dock.
  • •Homebrew tap installation smooths out the unsigned app notarization friction significantly.
  • •Zero network permissions required, keeping system-level access strictly local and private.
Weaknesses
  • •Notarization issues force manual security overrides, creating friction for non-technical users.
  • •Relies on accessibility APIs that macOS updates frequently break, risking long-term stability.
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

macOS power users and developers managing multiple windows

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Post Description

Hi HN, I built DockAutoHide, a tiny menu bar app that watches for windows overlapping the Dock and toggles auto-hide automatically. I like keeping the Dock visible for quick app switching, but I want it out of the way only when a window reaches the edge — this is a simple stopgap until macOS offers it natively.

It's early and experimental but fully usable; I run it daily. I'd love feedback on edge cases, unusual setups, and compatibility. Repo and releases: https://github.com/nshcr/DockAutoHide

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