Docktopus

Docktopus is an incredible Dock enhancement software designed for Mac OS X users. It offers you instant access to useful information and powerful new commands through the use of Dock icons. The software works in a way that is similar to how Apple Mail displays the number of unread messages through a badge on its icon. Docktopus allows you to overlay custom badges on your Dock icons, which make it possible to display a wide range of data.

With Docktopus, you can display an application's CPU and memory usage, a folder's contents, new messages waiting in a specific mail account, and even available disk space. You can customize Docktopus to display Launcher badges on any or all Dock icons. This badge acts as a pop-up menu and is capable of running QuicKeys Shortcuts and Automator workflows. You can add recently opened files, user-defined collections of files and folders, and other elements to the pop-up menu to create a more powerful and efficient Dock.

Docktopus works by allowing you to place badges on four hot spots that overlay each of your Dock icons. You simply drag a badge onto the corner of a Dock icon, and the chosen corner displays the new badge whenever that icon appears in the Dock. Certain badges can be assigned universally, such as the Item Size or CPU Meter, and they automatically appear on any or all application icons in the Dock. The software also features application-specific badges designed to enhance specific applications through their Dock icons.

Overall, Docktopus is an excellent software that makes your Dock more versatile by adding a layer of helpful information through badges. It allows you to customize your Dock icons to display a wide range of data and control your applications directly from where you work daily- your Dock. With Docktopus, you can view your daily iCal Events directly from a Dock icon, and your hard drive icon can display a pie chart of your free disk space. Docktopus is definitely a must-have software for all Mac OS X users.