The 4.5.0 update focused heavily on expanding themeable elements and addressing stability issues introduced by macOS Big Sur:
If themes are not appearing after installation, some users have found success by checking for multiple versions of (a scripting addition cDock relies on) across different /Library/ScriptingAdditions directories and ensuring only one copy remains.
: Although version 4.5.0 added M1 support, newer macOS versions like macOS Tahoe (referenced in recent community discussions) have reportedly made native dock modification more difficult, leading some long-time users to explore alternatives like DockFix or Sidebar .
For the latest updates or to report bugs, you can visit the official cDock Issue Tracker on GitHub .
: Users can now theme both the empty and full states of the Trash can and set a custom sound for emptying it.
cDock 4.5.0 represents a significant milestone for the macOS dock customization utility, bringing crucial compatibility and aesthetic updates to users on modern hardware. Most notably, this version introduced native execution support for . Key Features and Improvements in 4.5.0
: Adjustments were made to fix misaligned full-width docks and "pinning" issues, and to ensure badge colors and indicator offsets update correctly. Important Considerations for Users
: This version was optimized for the arm64 architecture, ensuring smoother performance on newer Macs.