This software displays the count of RSS items that are unread right on the user's Dock, making it easier to keep track of updates without having to constantly check their RSS reader.
SafariDockStatus is a SIMBL plugin that simplifies your life by automatically counting the number of unread news items tracked by Safari 2. It then updates your dock icon to reflect this number, thus sparing you the need to waste time and energy refreshing your browser or checking your inbox.
The source code for SafariDockStatus is publicly available on the website, making it easy to modify and customize the program to suit your preferences. For instance, you can adjust the size of the label displaying the number of unread items. This is particularly useful if you are visually impaired or simply find the default size too big and ungainly. The size you choose will be saved along with Safari's other settings.
It's worth noting that, by default, Safari comes preloaded with a number of RSS feeds in your bookmarks database. This can cause the total unread count to appear unusually high at first. However, you can easily fix this problem by opening up the bookmarks editor, finding the "News" folder, and deleting any feeds you're not interested in. Once you've pared down your list to just the feeds that matter to you, the number displayed by SafariDockStatus will be more accurate.
Finally, it's worth mentioning that SafariDockStatus is compatible with Webkit nightly builds and Safari 4, so you can rely on it to keep tabs on your unread news items no matter which version of the browser you're using. Overall, if you're a frequent user of Safari and RSS feeds, SafariDockStatus is an essential tool that will help you stay on top of your news and save you time and hassle in the long run.
The source code for SafariDockStatus is publicly available on the website, making it easy to modify and customize the program to suit your preferences. For instance, you can adjust the size of the label displaying the number of unread items. This is particularly useful if you are visually impaired or simply find the default size too big and ungainly. The size you choose will be saved along with Safari's other settings.
It's worth noting that, by default, Safari comes preloaded with a number of RSS feeds in your bookmarks database. This can cause the total unread count to appear unusually high at first. However, you can easily fix this problem by opening up the bookmarks editor, finding the "News" folder, and deleting any feeds you're not interested in. Once you've pared down your list to just the feeds that matter to you, the number displayed by SafariDockStatus will be more accurate.
Finally, it's worth mentioning that SafariDockStatus is compatible with Webkit nightly builds and Safari 4, so you can rely on it to keep tabs on your unread news items no matter which version of the browser you're using. Overall, if you're a frequent user of Safari and RSS feeds, SafariDockStatus is an essential tool that will help you stay on top of your news and save you time and hassle in the long run.
What's New
Version 1.1: N/A