Stop arranging icons manually. Keep your desktop clean forever with intelligent auto-sorting, regex-powered rules, and persistent layouts.
Tired of desktop chaos? Icons scattering after every restart? RuleDock solves these problems once and for all.
RuleDock's persistent layout engine saves your exact icon positions to SQLite and restores them even after Explorer crashes or system reboots.
Connect or disconnect displays without losing your layout. Our smart coordinate system handles DPI changes and resolution switches gracefully.
Set up rules once, and RuleDock automatically sorts new files into the right fences. Use simple keywords or powerful regex patterns.
From basic fences to advanced scripting, RuleDock scales with your needs.
Create resizable containers for your icons. Double-click to collapse and reclaim desktop space. Pin fences to prevent accidental moves.
Learn more →Define rules using file extensions, name patterns, paths, or full regex expressions. RuleDock evaluates them in priority order.
Learn more →Power users can write conditions like ext in ['.png', '.jpg'] and path contains 'Design' for complex sorting logic.
SQLite-backed storage ensures your layouts survive anything. Export and import configurations across machines.
Learn more →When Windows Explorer restarts, RuleDock automatically reconnects and restores your desktop layout within seconds.
Adjust fence transparency, colors, and borders. Create a desktop that matches your style while staying functional.
RuleDock's DSL lets you express complex sorting logic in readable expressions.
# Sort images to "Design" fence
ext in ['.png', '.jpg', '.psd'] and path contains 'Design'
# Match project files with regex
name matches /^project_\d{4}\.zip$/i
# Combine multiple conditions
ext == '.exe' or ext == '.msi'
# Exclude certain paths
ext == '.txt' and path != 'C:\Windows'Want to learn the full DSL syntax? Read the Rule Engine Guide →
See why developers and power users choose RuleDock over alternatives.
| Feature | RuleDock | Stardock Fences | Nimi Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $9.99+ | Free |
| Foldable Fences | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regex Rule Support | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| DSL / Expression Rules | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| SQLite Persistence | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Explorer Crash Recovery | ✓ | Partial | ✗ |
| Multi-Monitor DPI Handling | ✓ | ✓ | Partial |
| Windows 11 ARM64 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
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v0.5.0 · Windows 10 (1903+) and Windows 11 · No subscription required