Complete Feature Reference
MetaDock Features
Comprehensive workspace management for Windows. Explore all the features MetaDock has to offer.
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Core Features
Essential workspace management capabilities for all users
Multi-Layered Workspace System
Create workspaces for projects. Each workspace saves window positions, sizes, profiles, and URLs.
- Example: Work, Personal, Client projects
- Multi-monitor support
- Quick workspace switching
- Auto-restore (MetaDock Pro)
Intelligent Auto-Tiling
Auto-organizes windows in a grid. See everything at once. Supports up to 512 windows in auto-grid mode.
- Non-intrusive auto-tiling
- Respects manual positioning
- Auto-grid up to 512 windows
- Manual docking available
Workspace Recall
Saves your workspace state. Restore your saved windows, positions, and URLs after crashes or updates.
- Automatic persistence
- Auto-restore (MetaDock Pro)
- Scroll positions saved
- Get back to work quickly
Complete Profile Isolation
Fully isolated profiles with separate cookies, cache, storage, and history. Keep separate work, personal, and side project accounts with color-coded visual identification.
- No data sharing between profiles
- Color-coded for easy identification
- Custom window titles
- Avoid account confusion
Browser Management
Advanced multi-profile browser capabilities with complete isolation
Multiple Isolated Browser Instances
Unlimited simultaneous browsers. Work across multiple accounts with complete isolation.
- Unlimited simultaneous browsers
- Complete data isolation
- Visual customization per profile
- Custom User-Agent and headers
Per-Profile Proxy Support
Each profile can route through its own proxy (similar to how a VPN changes your location). Different profiles can appear to be in different locations at the same time. HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS* support.
- HTTP/HTTPS proxy (with auth)
- SOCKS proxy support
- Independent per-profile configuration
- *SOCKS doesn't support username/password
Auto-Refresh Timers
Set individual browsers to auto-refresh at specified intervals. Perfect for monitoring dashboards, news feeds, or any updating content.
- Per-browser refresh intervals
- Great for monitoring
- Dashboard updates
- Customizable intervals
Browser Extensions Support
Chrome and Edge extensions per profile. Extensions isolated per profile.
- Chrome extension compatible
- Edge extension compatible
- Per-profile installation
- Isolated extension data
Workspace & Organization
Advanced workspace management and window organization
Live Info Bar
Customizable toolbar with world clocks, RSS feeds (auto-refresh 5min), bookmarks, and folders.
- World clocks (multiple timezones)
- RSS feeds (auto-refresh)
- Quick-access bookmarks
- Drag and drop organization
Theme System & Customization
Complete visual customization with import/export capability. Customize interface colors (text, background, title bars), fonts, resize handle appearance (size and color), per-profile colors, and icon scaling. Share themes across computers or teams.
- Interface colors: text, background, title bars
- Resize handle customization (size, color, gap)
- Font selection & icon scaling
- Per-profile custom colors
- Import/export themes
- Multiple built-in themes
Workspace Export/Import
Export workspaces (layouts, URLs, positions) to share with colleagues or use on other computers. Credentials stay local for security.
- Export workspace layouts
- Import on any computer
- Share with team members
- Security: credentials stay local
App Support (Beta)
Dock native Windows applications alongside browsers in your workspace. Run Discord, OBS, Spotify, MetaTrader 4/5, and more in your organized grid layout.
- Works great: Discord, Slack, Teams, OBS, Streamlabs, Spotify, VLC
- Dev tools: VS Code, Visual Studio, Notepad++, Obsidian
- Trading: MetaTrader 4/5 alongside browser charts
- Games: God of War, Call of Duty, more (windowed mode = bonus FPS)
Automation & API
Programmatic control and AI integration
Pro
REST API
127 endpoints for browser management, workspace control, layout operations, and Selenium/WebDriver compatibility. Manage browsers, execute JavaScript, take screenshots programmatically.
- 127 HTTP endpoints
- OpenAPI 3.1 specs
- Browser lifecycle management
- JavaScript execution & automation
Pro
WebSocket API
58 WebSocket operations for real-time communication and event-driven automation. Low latency event streaming.
- Real-time communication
- Event streaming
- Low latency
- Live monitoring support
Pro
WebDriver Protocol
W3C WebDriver protocol. Use existing Selenium scripts with minimal changes. Works with existing test frameworks.
- Selenium compatible
- W3C standard
- Works with existing tests
- Industry-standard protocol
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
AI control via natural language. Tell Claude or Copilot what to do, it executes via API. Complex workflows with simple commands.
- Claude Desktop integration
- Microsoft Copilot support
- Natural language control
- Cross-application orchestration
Privacy & Security
Advanced privacy controls and security features
Pro
Instant Privacy Modes
Hotkey to hide/mute single window or entire interface. Password protection available. Rebindable hotkeys. Perfect for bathroom breaks, unexpected visitors, or switching activities.
- Hide single window (rebindable hotkey)
- Full stealth mode (rebindable hotkey)
- Password protection option
- Instant activation
Profile Data Isolation
Profiles have separate cookies, storage, cache, and browsing history.
- Isolated profile data
- Separate identities
- Per-website permissions
- Data stored locally*
Local Data Storage
All data stored locally. Nothing sent to MetaDock servers. Credentials and browsing data stay private. WebView2 sends standard diagnostics to Microsoft.
- 100% local storage
- No cloud sync
- Your data stays private
- WebView2 note: Standard Microsoft telemetry
Bookmarks & Quick Access
Advanced bookmark management and quick access tools
Advanced Bookmark System
Isolated bookmarks per profile. Unlimited nesting, tags, batch operations. Perfect for organizing frequently accessed websites with tags and folders. Import from Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- Unlimited nested folders
- Tag-based organization
- Import from other browsers
- Batch-open multiple bookmarks
URL Shortcodes
Create custom shortcodes for any URL. Type 'g' in the address bar to go to Google, or 'docs' to jump to your company wiki. Perfect for long, complex URLs you access frequently.
- Custom shortcodes for any URL
- Type shortcode in address bar
- Great for long URLs
Trading-Specific Features
Tools designed specifically for traders and financial professionals
Symbol Manager
Type a symbol (AAPL, SPY) to quickly open charts across TradingView, Yahoo Finance, FINVIZ, StockCharts, Investing.com, MarketWatch. Auto-tiling for multi-source analysis.
- TradingView integration
- Yahoo Finance, FINVIZ
- StockCharts, Investing.com
- Batch-open multiple symbols