From simple fences to advanced regex rules, 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 →SQLite-backed storage ensures your layouts survive anything. Export and import configurations across machines.
Learn more →Power users can write conditions like ext in ['.png', '.jpg'] and path contains 'Design' for complex sorting logic.
When Windows Explorer restarts, RuleDock automatically reconnects and restores your desktop layout within seconds.
Each display is tracked independently. Connect or disconnect monitors without losing icon positions or fence layouts.
Use full regular expressions to match complex file naming patterns. Perfect for numbered files and project-specific naming.
Positions are stored in normalized coordinates. Change your display scaling without scrambling your layout.
Adjust fence transparency, colors, and borders. Create a desktop that matches your style while staying functional.
Pin important fences to prevent accidental repositioning. Lock editing to protect your carefully organized layout.
Intuitive drag-and-drop for moving icons between fences, to the desktop, or reordering within a fence.
Built with performance in mind—no lag, no stutter, no battery drain. Designed for minimal system impact.
RuleDock is architected for reliability on Windows 10 and 11.
Separated UI, Core Logic, Shell Interop, and Persistence layers. Each component can be tested and updated independently.
Modern WinUI 3 interface with necessary Win32 interop for deep desktop integration. Best of both worlds.
Native builds for both Intel/AMD and ARM processors. Fully optimized for Windows 11 on ARM devices.
Download RuleDock and experience the difference. Setup takes less than a minute.