macos-defaults/docs/dock/static-only.md

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Active applications only

Only show opened apps in Dock.

⚠️ Beware this command empties your Dock.

• Tested on macOS:
  • Sonoma
  • Monterey
• Parameter type: bool

Set to true

Only show active apps

defaults write com.apple.dock "static-only" -bool "true" && killall Dock

Set to false (default value)

Show apps pinned to the dock

defaults write com.apple.dock "static-only" -bool "false" && killall Dock

Read current value

defaults read com.apple.dock "static-only"

Reset to default value

defaults delete com.apple.dock "static-only" && killall Dock