FAQ
Questions about ShortcutDock, answered
Pricing, system requirements, keyboard shortcuts, privacy and the first-run Gatekeeper prompt. Every answer is on this page, open or closed.
All 9 questions
Before you install
Is ShortcutDock free?
ShortcutDock is free to use for basic usage, which covers automatic app discovery, the global keyboard shortcut, up to eight items in your app grid, five favourites and one group. Pro removes those limits for a single one-time payment. There is no subscription.
What macOS version do I need?
ShortcutDock requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. It runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How does ShortcutDock work?
ShortcutDock sits in your menu bar. Click the icon, or press your global keyboard shortcut, to reveal a grid of your installed apps. Click any app to launch it.
Does the app collect any data?
No. The ShortcutDock Mac app runs entirely offline. It does not collect, store or transmit personal data, and it needs no account. The website is separate: it uses analytics and records download events, which the privacy policy describes.
How do I add apps to my favourites?
Open the ShortcutDock panel and click the edit button in the Favourites section, then add or remove apps from the list.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. ShortcutDock registers a global keyboard shortcut that opens the app grid from anywhere, and you can change the combination in Settings.
How much memory does it use?
ShortcutDock is built natively for macOS and uses under 20MB of RAM.
The app will not open and macOS says it is damaged. What do I do?
ShortcutDock is self-signed, so Gatekeeper asks for confirmation the first time. Open your Applications folder, right-click ShortcutDock, choose Open, then click Open in the system prompt. macOS remembers the exception from then on.
How do I uninstall ShortcutDock?
Drag ShortcutDock from your Applications folder to the Trash. It leaves no background processes behind.
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