## [setup_macos_dock](../../scripts/setup_macos_dock)

Configures macOS Dock settings and populates it with preferred applications.

## Platform

**macOS only** - Uses `defaults` and `dockutil`

## Description

This script automates the configuration of the macOS Dock by:
- Setting visual preferences (auto-hide, size, magnification)
- Removing all existing Dock items
- Adding a curated list of frequently used applications
- Restarting the Dock to apply changes

## Usage

```bash
./setup_macos_dock.sh
```

## Dock Settings Applied

| Setting | Value | Description |
|---------|-------|-------------|
| autohide | true | Dock hides automatically |
| tilesize | 50 | Icon size (pixels) |
| largesize | 64 | Magnified icon size |
| magnification | false | Disable icon magnification |
| orientation | bottom | Dock position |
| mineffect | "" | Minimize effect (none) |
| NSAutomaticWindowAnimationsEnabled | false | Disable window animations |

## Default Applications

The script adds these apps to the Dock (in order):
1. Mail.app
2. Messages.app
3. WezTerm.app
4. Obsidian.app
5. Zen.app
6. System Settings.app

## Requirements

- macOS
- dockutil: `brew install dockutil` (script auto-installs if missing)

## Warning

**This script removes ALL existing Dock items** before adding the preferred applications. Your current Dock configuration will be replaced.

## Notes

- The Dock automatically restarts after configuration
- System Settings may be called "System Preferences" on older macOS versions
- Edit the script to customize the list of applications