Cdock 4.5.0 -

: To function, cDock requires System Integrity Protection (SIP) to be disabled. This is because it modifies the native macOS Dock bundle, a protected system component.

While cDock offers deep customization—changing the actual system dock rather than just hiding and replacing it—there are specific requirements for its operation: cDock 4.5.0

If themes are not appearing after installation, some users have found success by checking for multiple versions of (a scripting addition cDock relies on) across different /Library/ScriptingAdditions directories and ensuring only one copy remains. : To function, cDock requires System Integrity Protection

The 4.5.0 update focused heavily on expanding themeable elements and addressing stability issues introduced by macOS Big Sur: : To function

: This version was optimized for the arm64 architecture, ensuring smoother performance on newer Macs.

: Although version 4.5.0 added M1 support, newer macOS versions like macOS Tahoe (referenced in recent community discussions) have reportedly made native dock modification more difficult, leading some long-time users to explore alternatives like DockFix or Sidebar .

: Users can now theme both the empty and full states of the Trash can and set a custom sound for emptying it.