Cdock 4.5.0 May 2026

: To function, cDock requires System Integrity Protection (SIP) to be disabled. This is because it modifies the native macOS Dock bundle, a protected system component.

While cDock offers deep customization—changing the actual system dock rather than just hiding and replacing it—there are specific requirements for its operation: cDock 4.5.0

: Several critical bugs were addressed, including Dock freezing when dragging items in Big Sur and various crashes when switching themes or editing settings. : To function, cDock requires System Integrity Protection

The 4.5.0 update focused heavily on expanding themeable elements and addressing stability issues introduced by macOS Big Sur: Key Features and Improvements in 4

: 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

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.