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.

Starting with DockLock build 616, core protection against accidental Dock jumping requires no extra permissions. Granting “Device Control and Data Access” permission may improve locking stability. Optional automatic relocation after wakeup or display changes, and moving the Dock by command, require this permission.

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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