# FAQ

Source: https://metadock.app/faq

FAQ

## Frequently Asked Questions

Everything people ask before getting MetaDock, in one place. Still stuck? Reach the team from the Support page.

## FAQ

### How does MetaDock reduce context switching?

Three ways. (1) Saved workspaces: every browser, profile, and split-screen layout on every monitor is bound to a task, restored in one click. (2) Isolated profiles: switch between client A and client B without logging out, opening incognito, or losing tabs. (3) AI agent control: REST, MCP, CDP, and WebDriver let Claude, Cursor, or your own scripts run the busywork so you don't have to switch at all.

### What is a browser profile?

A browser profile is like a completely separate person using the same browser — it has its own logins, saved passwords, browsing history, and website data, none of which bleed into any other profile.

### How is each browser "an API"?

Every browser you open is reachable over five protocols: REST, WebSocket (Pro only), Chrome DevTools Protocol 1.3, W3C WebDriver, and an MCP server. Same browser, same session. Pick whichever surface fits your tool.

### What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol, a standard that lets AI assistants like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor control external tools. Add MetaDock to your mcpServers config and your AI can list, open, and drive real browser sessions on your desktop.

### Which AI agents support MCP?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and Cursor, plus any tool that implements the MCP standard.

### Works with Selenium and Playwright?

Yes. Standard W3C WebDriver and Chrome DevTools Protocol. Point your existing scripts at MetaDock with minimal changes.

### Is MetaDock a multi-monitor manager?

Yes. MetaDock is a multi-monitor browser manager for Windows. Drop any browser on any display, auto-tile a split-screen grid across one or more monitors, and save the whole arrangement as a layout you can restore in a click, across Windows 10 and Windows 11.

### Can it tile browsers in split-screen on one monitor?

Yes. Auto-tiling lays out two, four, or any number of browsers in a split-screen grid on a single display, or stretches a layout across multiple displays. It works as split-screen software for Windows whether you're on a single monitor or a multi-display setup.

### Does it support multiple displays on Windows 10 and 11?

Yes. MetaDock supports any multi-display configuration Windows 10 or Windows 11 recognizes: dual monitors, triple monitors, ultrawide, or mixed-DPI setups. Saved layouts remember which display each browser belongs on.

### Is my data safe? Where is it stored?

All data is stored locally. No cloud sync. Because it's built on the Microsoft Edge Chromium engine, standard diagnostics are sent to Microsoft, and we collect anonymized usage telemetry. See our Privacy Policy for details.

### Can MetaDock access my passwords or account credentials?

MetaDock includes an optional local password vault for logins, API keys, cards, and notes. It's encrypted on your machine and unlocked only by your master password, which is never sent anywhere. Nothing is stored in plain text, there's no cloud sync, and nothing leaves your machine. You can skip the vault entirely; per-browser cookies and sessions are still isolated either way.

### What are the system requirements?

Minimum: Windows 10/11 (64-bit), 4 GB RAM, 500 MB disk space. Recommended: Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen 5 or better, 8+ GB RAM, SSD. More RAM and cores allow more simultaneous browser profiles.

### Does it work on Mac or Linux?

Windows 10/11 only for now. A macOS version is in development. Join the waitlist to be notified.

### How many browsers can I run at once?

Unlimited, limited only by your hardware (RAM, CPU, GPU). The more RAM and CPU cores you have, the more profiles you can run simultaneously.

### What plans are available?

Explorer ($10/mo): 5 profiles and 10,000 API calls per month. MetaDock ($20/mo): 50 profiles, 3 saved layouts, and 50,000 API calls per month, with full REST/MCP/CDP/WebDriver access. MetaDock Pro ($60/mo): unlimited profiles, layouts, and API calls, plus WebSocket. All plans include a 14-day free trial.