Tangrid vs DockDoor
Find a window from the keyboard or from its Dock icon.
DockDoor adds live Dock previews and an Option-Tab window switcher to macOS. Tangrid offers the same two entry points through Dock Preview and Window Switcher, including search in vertical view. Compare how each helps you preview, find, and act on a window.
Feature comparison
| Feature |  Tangrid | DockDoor |
|---|---|---|
| Dock hover previews | Hover an app icon to see its windows across displays | Hover an app icon to see its windows across Spaces and displays |
| Preview presentation | Adjust preview height and control placement | Thumbnail grid, compact list, or large previews |
| Window actions from previews | Close, minimize, maximize, fullscreen, hide, or quit | Activate, close, minimize, or quit from previews |
| Keyboard window switching | All windows or the current app, with separate view settings | Option-Tab switcher and enhanced Command-Tab |
| Type to search | Titles and app names in vertical view; pinyin and fuzzy matching | Search in the window switcher |
| Mouse and trackpad actions | Configure middle-click, right-click, scrolling, and gestures | Configurable preview clicks, swipes, and shortcuts |
| Media controls in the Dock | Playback cards for supported media apps | Music controls for supported apps |
Choose if
Choose DockDoor if you want a free, open-source Dock utility with a choice of preview layouts and window previews above the native Command-Tab switcher.
Choose Tangrid if you prefer separate all-app and current-app switcher views, with vertical search, pinyin, and fuzzy matching alongside configurable Dock preview actions.
FAQ
Can Tangrid show an app's windows when I hover over its Dock icon?
Yes. Enable Dock hover preview to see the app's windows. You can adjust preview height and button placement, or show previews only for apps with multiple windows.
What window actions can I perform from Tangrid's Dock previews?
You can activate, close, minimize, maximize, or fullscreen a window, and hide or quit its app. Configure middle-click, right-click, scrolling, or trackpad gestures for these actions.
Can Tangrid search across windows when I do not know which Dock icon to use?
Yes. Open Window Switcher's vertical view to search window titles and app names across apps. Search supports pinyin and fuzzy matching; Dock Preview starts from one app's icon.
Can clicking a Dock icon minimize the current window in Tangrid?
Yes. Enable click-to-minimize in Dock Preview settings. You can limit this behavior to apps with only one window.
Can Tangrid control music playback from the Dock?
Yes, for supported media apps. Dock Preview's media card provides playback controls and track details. Progress and remaining time depend on the app supplying a valid duration.
Which permissions does Tangrid need for live previews and window actions?
Live previews require Screen Recording permission; moving and resizing windows require Accessibility permission. Tangrid runs locally and does not upload screen content or window previews.
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