DockLock Plus URL Scheme

Updated February 20, 2026

DockLock Plus URL Scheme & CLI Reference

DockLock Plus exposes a custom URL scheme (DockLockPlus://) that lets you control every core feature—from locking/unlocking the Dock to moving it between screens—via URLs you can call from a browser, another app, or the command line. Installation via the App Store handles URL scheme registration automatically; no user action is required.

1. URL Format

DockLockPlus://<command>[?<param1>=<value1>&<param2>=<value2>]

Scheme: DockLockPlus
Host: the command name (see below)
Query (optional): parameters name, x, y as required

Tip: Coordinates use a top-left origin of the main display (x grows rightwards, y grows downwards).

2. Supported Commands

URL Host	Description	Query parameters
`enableDockLock`	Turn on DockLock engine	none
`disableDockLock`	Turn off DockLock engine	none
`enableDockFollowsMouse`	Enable “Dock follows mouse” mode	none
`disableDockFollowsMouse`	Disable “Dock follows mouse” mode	none
`quit`	Quit the DockLock Plus application	none
`moveDockUp`	Move the Dock one screen up	none
`moveDockDown`	Move the Dock one screen down	none
`moveDockLeft`	Move the Dock one screen left	none
`moveDockRight`	Move the Dock one screen right	none
`moveToDisplay`	Move the Dock to a specific display	`name=…` or `x=…&y=…`
`enableDockLockOnDisplay`	Enable DockLock only on the given display	`name=…` or `x=…&y=…`
`disableDockLockOnDisplay`	Disable DockLock only on the given display	`name=…` or `x=…&y=…`

Warning:

If two displays share the same name, prefer the x/y coordinate variant.

Coordinates outside any display are ignored.

3. Examples

3.1 Simple on/off

# Enable DockLock
open "DockLockPlus://enableDockLock"

# Disable Dock follows-mouse
open "DockLockPlus://disableDockFollowsMouse"

3.2 Moving the Dock one screen over

# Move dock to the monitor above
open "DockLockPlus://moveDockUp"

3.3 Move to a named display

# Move to display named "Studio"
open "DockLockPlus://moveToDisplay?name=Studio"

3.4 Move to display by coordinate

# Move to whichever display contains point (1920, 200)
open "DockLockPlus://moveToDisplay?x=1920&y=200"

3.5 Lock/Unlock on a specific screen

# Enable DockLock only on "Studio"
open "DockLockPlus://enableDockLockOnDisplay?name=Studio"

# Disable DockLock on display at (0,0)
open "DockLockPlus://disableDockLockOnDisplay?x=0&y=0"

3.6 Quit the app

open "DockLockPlus://quit"

4. Invoking from the Command Line

macOS’s open command will dispatch the URL to your running app (or launch it if needed):

open "DockLockPlus://disableDockLock"

You can wrap these in shell scripts, Automator workflows, or any other launcher.

5. Notes & Best Practices

URL-encode any spaces or special characters in display names (e.g. My%20Monitor).
Coordinate origin (0,0) is the top-left of your main display; x grows rightward, y downward.
Mix & match: you can combine URL calls with Apple Shortcuts or other automation tools for maximum flexibility.
Shortcuts integration: For detailed instructions on Apple Shortcuts automation, see DockLock Plus Shortcuts.
Error handling: URLs with unknown hosts or invalid/missing parameters are safely ignored.

🚀 Ready to script your Dock? Combine this URL scheme with shell aliases, Automator Quick Actions, or your favorite launcher for instant control!

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