Optimize user productivity and maintain consistent interface standards across your MacFleet devices with comprehensive dock management and interface customization. This tutorial covers enterprise dock configuration, fleet-wide deployment, user experience optimization, and automated interface management for enhanced organizational productivity.

Understanding macOS Dock Management

The macOS Dock serves as the primary application launcher and workspace organizer:

• Application Launcher - Quick access to frequently used applications
• Active App Indicator - Visual representation of running applications
• File & Folder Access - Direct access to documents and directories
• Trash Management - File deletion and recovery interface
• Productivity Hub - Centralized workspace navigation

Basic Dock Configuration

Set Custom Application Arrangement

#!/bin/bash

# Configure custom dock applications
configure_basic_dock() {
    echo "=== Basic Dock Configuration ==="
    
    local logged_user=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
    
    if [[ -z "$logged_user" || "$logged_user" == "root" ]]; then
        echo "❌ No user logged in or invalid user"
        return 1
    fi
    
    echo "Configuring dock for user: $logged_user"
    
    # Define standard application set
    local standard_apps=(
        "/Applications/Safari.app"
        "/Applications/Mail.app"
        "/System/Applications/Messages.app"
        "/Applications/Calendar.app"
        "/Applications/Notes.app"
        "/System/Applications/System Preferences.app"
        "/Applications/Google Chrome.app"
        "/Applications/Microsoft Outlook.app"
        "/Applications/Slack.app"
        "/Applications/Zoom.app"
    )
    
    # Build dock configuration
    local dock_config="<dict><key>tile-data</key><dict><key>file-data</key><dict><key>_CFURLString</key><string>PLACEHOLDER</string><key>_CFURLStringType</key><integer>0</integer></dict></dict></dict>"
    local dock_array=""
    
    for app in "${standard_apps[@]}"; do
        if [[ -d "$app" ]]; then
            local app_entry="${dock_config/PLACEHOLDER/$app}"
            if [[ -n "$dock_array" ]]; then
                dock_array="$dock_array "
            fi
            dock_array="$dock_array'$app_entry'"
            echo "✅ Added to dock: $(basename "$app" .app)"
        else
            echo "⚠️  Application not found: $app"
        fi
    done
    
    # Apply dock configuration
    if [[ -n "$dock_array" ]]; then
        sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array $dock_array"
        sudo su "$logged_user" -c "killall Dock"
        echo "✅ Basic dock configuration applied"
    else
        echo "❌ No applications found to configure"
        return 1
    fi
    
    return 0
}

# Execute function
configure_basic_dock

Reset Dock to Default State

#!/bin/bash

# Reset dock to macOS default configuration
reset_dock_default() {
    echo "=== Resetting Dock to Default State ==="
    
    local logged_user=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
    
    if [[ -z "$logged_user" || "$logged_user" == "root" ]]; then
        echo "❌ No user logged in or invalid user"
        return 1
    fi
    
    echo "Resetting dock for user: $logged_user"
    
    # Create backup of current dock configuration
    local backup_file="/tmp/dock_backup_$(date '+%Y%m%d_%H%M%S').plist"
    sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults export com.apple.dock '$backup_file'"
    
    if [[ -f "$backup_file" ]]; then
        echo "✅ Dock configuration backed up to: $backup_file"
    fi
    
    # Reset dock preferences
    sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults delete com.apple.dock"
    
    # Restart dock
    killall Dock
    
    echo "✅ Dock reset to default state"
    return 0
}

# Execute function
reset_dock_default

Configure Visual Appearance

#!/bin/bash

# Configure dock visual appearance and behavior
configure_dock_appearance() {
    local logged_user=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
    local dock_size="${1:-48}"
    local magnification="${2:-true}"
    local autohide="${3:-false}"
    local position="${4:-bottom}"
    
    echo "=== Configuring Dock Appearance ==="
    echo "User: $logged_user"
    echo "Size: $dock_size"
    echo "Magnification: $magnification"
    echo "Auto-hide: $autohide"
    echo "Position: $position"
    
    if [[ -z "$logged_user" || "$logged_user" == "root" ]]; then
        echo "❌ No user logged in"
        return 1
    fi
    
    # Configure dock size
    sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock tilesize -int $dock_size"
    
    # Configure magnification
    if [[ "$magnification" == "true" ]]; then
        sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock magnification -bool true"
        sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock largesize -int 128"
    else
        sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock magnification -bool false"
    fi
    
    # Configure auto-hide
    sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool $autohide"
    
    # Configure dock position
    sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string $position"
    
    # Configure minimize effect
    sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock mineffect -string genie"
    
    # Show hidden app indicators
    sudo su "$logged_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock showhidden -bool true"
    
    # Restart dock to apply changes
    killall Dock
    
    echo "✅ Dock appearance configured successfully"
    return 0
}

# Usage example
# configure_dock_appearance 64 true false bottom

Enterprise Dock Management System

#!/bin/bash

# MacFleet Enterprise Dock Management System
# Comprehensive interface customization, productivity optimization, and fleet-wide deployment

# Configuration
LOG_FILE="/var/log/macfleet_dock_management.log"
CONFIG_DIR="/etc/macfleet/dock_management"
POLICIES_DIR="$CONFIG_DIR/policies"
TEMPLATES_DIR="$CONFIG_DIR/templates"
PROFILES_DIR="$CONFIG_DIR/profiles"
REPORTS_DIR="$CONFIG_DIR/reports"
BACKUP_DIR="$CONFIG_DIR/backups"
COMPLIANCE_DIR="$CONFIG_DIR/compliance"
DEPLOYMENT_DIR="$CONFIG_DIR/deployment"

# Dock configuration templates
declare -A DOCK_TEMPLATES=(
    ["developer"]="Xcode,Terminal,Visual Studio Code,GitHub Desktop,Docker,Postman,Simulator,Activity Monitor"
    ["designer"]="Adobe Creative Suite,Figma,Sketch,Affinity Designer,ColorSync Utility,Digital Color Meter,Preview"
    ["business"]="Microsoft Office Suite,Slack,Zoom,Teams,Outlook,OneNote,Salesforce,Tableau"
    ["executive"]="Mail,Calendar,Contacts,Safari,Numbers,Keynote,Pages,Messages,FaceTime"
    ["support"]="Remote Desktop,TeamViewer,Console,Activity Monitor,Network Utility,Disk Utility,Terminal"
    ["education"]="Safari,Mail,Classroom,Pages,Numbers,Keynote,GarageBand,iMovie,Books"
    ["finance"]="Excel,QuickBooks,Sage,TaxAct,Calculator,Numbers,Banking Apps,PDF Expert"
    ["healthcare"]="Epic,Cerner,MEDITECH,DICOM Viewer,Medical Calculator,Secure Messaging,Telemedicine Apps"
)

# User role configurations
declare -A USER_ROLES=(
    ["admin"]="developer,support"
    ["power_user"]="business,developer"
    ["standard_user"]="business"
    ["guest"]="executive"
    ["kiosk"]="education"
)

# Dock size presets
declare -A DOCK_SIZES=(
    ["small"]="32"
    ["medium"]="48"
    ["large"]="64"
    ["extra_large"]="80"
    ["jumbo"]="128"
)

# Enterprise policies
declare -A ENTERPRISE_POLICIES=(
    ["corporate_standard"]="consistent_layout,security_apps,productivity_focused,compliance_enabled"
    ["byod_friendly"]="user_customizable,personal_apps_allowed,flexible_layout"
    ["kiosk_mode"]="locked_layout,essential_apps_only,no_customization"
    ["developer_optimized"]="development_tools,large_dock,custom_shortcuts"
    ["executive_minimal"]="essential_apps,clean_interface,quick_access"
)

# Productivity optimizations
declare -A PRODUCTIVITY_FEATURES=(
    ["hot_corners"]="mission_control,desktop,dashboard,screen_saver"
    ["gestures"]="swipe_navigation,expose,spaces"
    ["shortcuts"]="application_switching,dock_navigation,quick_launch"
    ["organization"]="folder_stacks,recent_items,favorites"
)

# Logging function
log_action() {
    echo "$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S') - $1" | tee -a "$LOG_FILE"
}

# Setup directories
setup_directories() {
    for dir in "$CONFIG_DIR" "$POLICIES_DIR" "$TEMPLATES_DIR" "$PROFILES_DIR" "$REPORTS_DIR" "$BACKUP_DIR" "$COMPLIANCE_DIR" "$DEPLOYMENT_DIR"; do
        if [[ ! -d "$dir" ]]; then
            mkdir -p "$dir"
            log_action "Created directory: $dir"
        fi
    done
}

# Install dock management dependencies
install_dock_dependencies() {
    echo "🔧 Installing Dock Management Dependencies"
    
    local dockutil_version="3.0.2"
    local dockutil_pkg="/tmp/dockutil-${dockutil_version}.pkg"
    
    # Check if dockutil is already installed
    if command -v dockutil &>/dev/null; then
        echo "✅ dockutil already installed"
        return 0
    fi
    
    # Download and install dockutil
    echo "📥 Downloading dockutil ${dockutil_version}..."
    if curl -sL "https://github.com/kcrawford/dockutil/releases/download/${dockutil_version}/dockutil-${dockutil_version}.pkg" -o "$dockutil_pkg"; then
        echo "📦 Installing dockutil..."
        if sudo installer -pkg "$dockutil_pkg" -target /; then
            echo "✅ dockutil installed successfully"
            rm -f "$dockutil_pkg"
        else
            echo "❌ Failed to install dockutil"
            return 1
        fi
    else
        echo "❌ Failed to download dockutil"
        return 1
    fi
    
    # Install additional productivity tools
    install_productivity_tools
    
    return 0
}

# Install productivity enhancement tools
install_productivity_tools() {
    echo "🚀 Installing Productivity Enhancement Tools"
    
    # Check for Homebrew
    if ! command -v brew &>/dev/null; then
        echo "📥 Installing Homebrew..."
        /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
    fi
    
    # Install additional tools for dock management
    local tools=("jq" "plist" "defaults")
    
    for tool in "${tools[@]}"; do
        if ! command -v "$tool" &>/dev/null; then
            echo "📦 Installing $tool..."
            brew install "$tool" 2>/dev/null || echo "⚠️  Could not install $tool via Homebrew"
        fi
    done
    
    echo "✅ Productivity tools installation completed"
}

# Create dock configuration from template
create_dock_from_template() {
    local template_name="$1"
    local username="$2"
    local customize_options="$3"
    
    log_action "Creating dock configuration from template: $template_name for user: $username"
    
    local template_apps="${DOCK_TEMPLATES[$template_name]}"
    if [[ -z "$template_apps" ]]; then
        log_action "❌ Unknown dock template: $template_name"
        return 1
    fi
    
    local logged_user=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
    local target_user="${username:-$logged_user}"
    
    if [[ -z "$target_user" || "$target_user" == "root" ]]; then
        log_action "❌ Invalid target user: $target_user"
        return 1
    fi
    
    echo "🎨 Creating dock configuration from template: $template_name"
    echo "Target user: $target_user"
    
    # Backup current dock configuration
    backup_dock_configuration "$target_user"
    
    # Parse template applications
    IFS=',' read -ra TEMPLATE_APPS <<< "$template_apps"
    
    # Clear current dock
    sudo su "$target_user" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array"
    
    # Add applications from template
    for app_name in "${TEMPLATE_APPS[@]}"; do
        add_application_to_dock "$app_name" "$target_user"
    done
    
    # Apply customization options
    if [[ -n "$customize_options" ]]; then
        apply_dock_customizations "$customize_options" "$target_user"
    fi
    
    # Save template configuration
    save_dock_template_config "$template_name" "$target_user"
    
    # Restart dock
    killall Dock
    
    log_action "✅ Dock configuration created from template: $template_name"
    return 0
}

# Add application to dock intelligently
add_application_to_dock() {
    local app_name="$1"
    local username="$2"
    
    # Application path mapping
    local app_paths=(
        "/Applications/${app_name}.app"
        "/System/Applications/${app_name}.app"
        "/Applications/Utilities/${app_name}.app"
        "/Applications/Microsoft Office 2011/${app_name}.app"
        "/Applications/Adobe Creative Suite/${app_name}.app"
        "/Applications/Google Chrome.app"
        "/Applications/Microsoft Outlook.app"
        "/Applications/Microsoft Word.app"
        "/Applications/Microsoft Excel.app"
        "/Applications/Microsoft PowerPoint.app"
        "/Applications/Slack.app"
        "/Applications/Zoom.app"
        "/Applications/Figma.app"
        "/Applications/Visual Studio Code.app"
        "/Applications/Xcode.app"
    )
    
    # Find application path
    local app_path=""
    for path in "${app_paths[@]}"; do
        if [[ -d "$path" ]]; then
            app_path="$path"
            break
        fi
    done
    
    # Handle special application names
    case "$app_name" in
        "Microsoft Office Suite")
            add_application_to_dock "Microsoft Word" "$username"
            add_application_to_dock "Microsoft Excel" "$username"
            add_application_to_dock "Microsoft PowerPoint" "$username"
            add_application_to_dock "Microsoft Outlook" "$username"
            return 0
            ;;
        "Adobe Creative Suite")
            add_application_to_dock "Adobe Photoshop" "$username"
            add_application_to_dock "Adobe Illustrator" "$username"
            add_application_to_dock "Adobe InDesign" "$username"
            return 0
            ;;
        "Terminal")
            app_path="/System/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app"
            ;;
        "Activity Monitor")
            app_path="/System/Applications/Utilities/Activity Monitor.app"
            ;;
        "System Preferences")
            app_path="/System/Applications/System Preferences.app"
            ;;
    esac
    
    if [[ -n "$app_path" && -d "$app_path" ]]; then
        # Use dockutil if available
        if command -v dockutil &>/dev/null; then
            dockutil --add "$app_path" --allhomes 2>/dev/null
            echo "✅ Added to dock: $app_name"
        else
            # Fallback to defaults command
            local dock_entry="<dict><key>tile-data</key><dict><key>file-data</key><dict><key>_CFURLString</key><string>$app_path</string><key>_CFURLStringType</key><integer>0</integer></dict></dict></dict>"
            sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add '$dock_entry'"
            echo "✅ Added to dock: $app_name"
        fi
    else
        echo "⚠️  Application not found: $app_name"
    fi
}

# Apply dock customizations
apply_dock_customizations() {
    local customizations="$1"
    local username="$2"
    
    echo "🎛️  Applying dock customizations: $customizations"
    
    IFS=',' read -ra CUSTOM_OPTIONS <<< "$customizations"
    
    for option in "${CUSTOM_OPTIONS[@]}"; do
        case "$option" in
            "large_size")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock tilesize -int 64"
                ;;
            "magnification")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock magnification -bool true"
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock largesize -int 128"
                ;;
            "autohide")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool true"
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-time-modifier -float 0.5"
                ;;
            "left_position")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string left"
                ;;
            "right_position")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string right"
                ;;
            "minimize_to_app")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock minimize-to-application -bool true"
                ;;
            "spring_loading")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items -bool true"
                ;;
            "recent_apps")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock show-recents -bool true"
                ;;
            "no_recent_apps")
                sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock show-recents -bool false"
                ;;
            *)
                echo "⚠️  Unknown customization option: $option"
                ;;
        esac
    done
    
    echo "✅ Dock customizations applied"
}

# Configure enterprise dock policies
configure_enterprise_dock_policies() {
    local policy_name="$1"
    local deployment_scope="$2"
    local user_groups="$3"
    
    log_action "Configuring enterprise dock policies: $policy_name"
    
    local policy_settings="${ENTERPRISE_POLICIES[$policy_name]}"
    if [[ -z "$policy_settings" ]]; then
        log_action "❌ Unknown enterprise policy: $policy_name"
        return 1
    fi
    
    echo "🏢 Configuring Enterprise Dock Policy: $policy_name"
    echo "Deployment scope: $deployment_scope"
    echo "User groups: $user_groups"
    
    # Create policy configuration
    local policy_config="$POLICIES_DIR/enterprise_policy_${policy_name}.json"
    
    cat > "$policy_config" << EOF
{
    "policy_metadata": {
        "name": "$policy_name",
        "created": "$(date -Iseconds)",
        "deployment_scope": "$deployment_scope",
        "target_groups": "$user_groups",
        "settings": "$policy_settings"
    },
    "dock_configuration": {
        "layout_enforcement": $(get_layout_enforcement "$policy_name"),
        "application_restrictions": $(get_app_restrictions "$policy_name"),
        "customization_permissions": $(get_customization_permissions "$policy_name"),
        "security_requirements": $(get_security_requirements "$policy_name")
    },
    "deployment_rules": {
        "auto_apply": $(get_auto_apply_setting "$policy_name"),
        "user_override": $(get_user_override_setting "$policy_name"),
        "monitoring_level": $(get_monitoring_level "$policy_name"),
        "compliance_checking": $(get_compliance_checking "$policy_name")
    }
}
EOF

    # Apply policy based on deployment scope
    case "$deployment_scope" in
        "fleet_wide")
            apply_fleet_wide_policy "$policy_name" "$policy_config"
            ;;
        "group_based")
            apply_group_based_policy "$policy_name" "$user_groups" "$policy_config"
            ;;
        "individual")
            apply_individual_policy "$policy_name" "$user_groups" "$policy_config"
            ;;
        *)
            log_action "⚠️  Unknown deployment scope: $deployment_scope"
            return 1
            ;;
    esac
    
    log_action "✅ Enterprise dock policy configured: $policy_name"
    return 0
}

# Monitor dock compliance
monitor_dock_compliance() {
    log_action "Starting dock compliance monitoring"
    
    local compliance_report="$COMPLIANCE_DIR/dock_compliance_$(date '+%Y%m%d_%H%M%S').json"
    local logged_user=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
    
    cat > "$compliance_report" << EOF
{
    "compliance_metadata": {
        "timestamp": "$(date -Iseconds)",
        "hostname": "$(hostname)",
        "logged_user": "$logged_user",
        "monitor_type": "dock_compliance"
    },
    "dock_assessment": {
        "current_configuration": $(get_current_dock_config "$logged_user"),
        "policy_compliance": $(assess_policy_compliance "$logged_user"),
        "security_compliance": $(assess_dock_security "$logged_user"),
        "productivity_metrics": $(calculate_productivity_metrics "$logged_user")
    },
    "compliance_status": {
        "overall_score": $(calculate_compliance_score),
        "violations": $(detect_policy_violations "$logged_user"),
        "recommendations": $(generate_compliance_recommendations),
        "remediation_actions": $(generate_remediation_actions)
    }
}
EOF

    log_action "✅ Dock compliance monitoring completed: $compliance_report"
    echo "$compliance_report"
}

# Get current dock configuration
get_current_dock_config() {
    local username="$1"
    
    if [[ -z "$username" ]]; then
        echo '{"error": "No username provided"}'
        return 1
    fi
    
    # Extract dock configuration
    local dock_apps
    dock_apps=$(sudo su "$username" -c "defaults read com.apple.dock persistent-apps" 2>/dev/null | grep "file-label" | sed 's/.*= "\(.*\)";/\1/' | tr '\n' ',' | sed 's/,$//')
    
    local dock_size
    dock_size=$(sudo su "$username" -c "defaults read com.apple.dock tilesize" 2>/dev/null || echo "48")
    
    local dock_position
    dock_position=$(sudo su "$username" -c "defaults read com.apple.dock orientation" 2>/dev/null || echo "bottom")
    
    local autohide
    autohide=$(sudo su "$username" -c "defaults read com.apple.dock autohide" 2>/dev/null || echo "false")
    
    local magnification
    magnification=$(sudo su "$username" -c "defaults read com.apple.dock magnification" 2>/dev/null || echo "false")
    
    cat << EOF
{
    "applications": "$dock_apps",
    "size": $dock_size,
    "position": "$dock_position",
    "autohide": $autohide,
    "magnification": $magnification,
    "app_count": $(echo "$dock_apps" | tr ',' '\n' | grep -v '^$' | wc -l)
}
EOF
}

# Optimize dock for productivity
optimize_dock_productivity() {
    local optimization_level="$1"
    local username="$2"
    local role="$3"
    
    log_action "Optimizing dock for productivity: level=$optimization_level, user=$username, role=$role"
    
    local logged_user=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
    local target_user="${username:-$logged_user}"
    
    echo "🚀 Optimizing Dock for Productivity"
    echo "Optimization level: $optimization_level"
    echo "Target user: $target_user"
    echo "User role: $role"
    
    case "$optimization_level" in
        "basic")
            apply_basic_productivity_optimizations "$target_user" "$role"
            ;;
        "advanced")
            apply_advanced_productivity_optimizations "$target_user" "$role"
            ;;
        "expert")
            apply_expert_productivity_optimizations "$target_user" "$role"
            ;;
        *)
            log_action "⚠️  Unknown optimization level: $optimization_level"
            return 1
            ;;
    esac
    
    # Configure hot corners for productivity
    configure_hot_corners "$target_user"
    
    # Set up dock shortcuts
    configure_dock_shortcuts "$target_user"
    
    # Apply role-specific optimizations
    apply_role_specific_optimizations "$role" "$target_user"
    
    # Restart dock
    killall Dock
    
    log_action "✅ Dock productivity optimization completed"
    return 0
}

# Apply basic productivity optimizations
apply_basic_productivity_optimizations() {
    local username="$1"
    local role="$2"
    
    echo "📋 Applying basic productivity optimizations"
    
    # Optimize dock size for efficiency
    sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock tilesize -int 48"
    
    # Enable magnification for better visibility
    sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock magnification -bool true"
    sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock largesize -int 64"
    
    # Speed up dock animations
    sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-time-modifier -float 0.25"
    sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-delay -float 0"
    
    # Show hidden apps
    sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock showhidden -bool true"
    
    # Minimize windows to app icon
    sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock minimize-to-application -bool true"
    
    # Disable recent apps in dock (for cleaner interface)
    sudo su "$username" -c "defaults write com.apple.dock show-recents -bool false"
    
    echo "✅ Basic productivity optimizations applied"
}

# Generate productivity metrics
generate_productivity_metrics() {
    local username="$1"
    
    local metrics_report="$REPORTS_DIR/productivity_metrics_${username}_$(date '+%Y%m%d_%H%M%S').json"
    
    cat > "$metrics_report" << EOF
{
    "productivity_metrics": {
        "user": "$username",
        "timestamp": "$(date -Iseconds)",
        "dock_efficiency": $(calculate_dock_efficiency "$username"),
        "application_access_score": $(calculate_app_access_score "$username"),
        "workspace_organization": $(assess_workspace_organization "$username"),
        "productivity_features": $(assess_productivity_features "$username")
    },
    "recommendations": {
        "layout_improvements": $(suggest_layout_improvements "$username"),
        "application_recommendations": $(suggest_app_recommendations "$username"),
        "workflow_optimizations": $(suggest_workflow_optimizations "$username")
    }
}
EOF

    echo "$metrics_report"
}

# Backup dock configuration
backup_dock_configuration() {
    local username="$1"
    local backup_name="${2:-auto_backup}"
    
    local backup_file="$BACKUP_DIR/dock_backup_${username}_${backup_name}_$(date '+%Y%m%d_%H%M%S').plist"
    
    if sudo su "$username" -c "defaults export com.apple.dock '$backup_file'"; then
        log_action "✅ Dock configuration backed up: $backup_file"
        echo "$backup_file"
    else
        log_action "❌ Failed to backup dock configuration for user: $username"
        return 1
    fi
}

# Restore dock configuration
restore_dock_configuration() {
    local username="$1"
    local backup_file="$2"
    
    if [[ ! -f "$backup_file" ]]; then
        log_action "❌ Backup file not found: $backup_file"
        return 1
    fi
    
    log_action "Restoring dock configuration from: $backup_file"
    
    if sudo su "$username" -c "defaults import com.apple.dock '$backup_file'"; then
        killall Dock
        log_action "✅ Dock configuration restored successfully"
        return 0
    else
        log_action "❌ Failed to restore dock configuration"
        return 1
    fi
}

# Main execution function
main() {
    local action="${1:-status}"
    local parameter="$2"
    local additional_param="$3"
    local extra_param="$4"
    
    log_action "=== MacFleet Dock Management Started ==="
    log_action "Action: $action"
    log_action "Parameter: ${parameter:-N/A}"
    
    setup_directories
    
    case "$action" in
        "install")
            install_dock_dependencies
            ;;
        "template")
            if [[ -z "$parameter" ]]; then
                echo "Available dock templates:"
                for template in "${!DOCK_TEMPLATES[@]}"; do
                    echo "  - $template: ${DOCK_TEMPLATES[$template]}"
                done
                echo ""
                echo "Usage: $0 template <template_name> [username] [customizations]"
                exit 1
            fi
            create_dock_from_template "$parameter" "$additional_param" "$extra_param"
            ;;
        "policy")
            if [[ -z "$parameter" || -z "$additional_param" ]]; then
                echo "Available enterprise policies:"
                for policy in "${!ENTERPRISE_POLICIES[@]}"; do
                    echo "  - $policy: ${ENTERPRISE_POLICIES[$policy]}"
                done
                echo ""
                echo "Usage: $0 policy <policy_name> <deployment_scope> [user_groups]"
                echo "Deployment scopes: fleet_wide, group_based, individual"
                exit 1
            fi
            configure_enterprise_dock_policies "$parameter" "$additional_param" "$extra_param"
            ;;
        "optimize")
            if [[ -z "$parameter" ]]; then
                echo "Optimization levels: basic, advanced, expert"
                echo "User roles: ${!USER_ROLES[*]}"
                echo ""
                echo "Usage: $0 optimize <level> [username] [role]"
                exit 1
            fi
            optimize_dock_productivity "$parameter" "$additional_param" "$extra_param"
            ;;
        "monitor")
            monitor_dock_compliance
            ;;
        "backup")
            if [[ -z "$parameter" ]]; then
                parameter=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
            fi
            backup_dock_configuration "$parameter" "$additional_param"
            ;;
        "restore")
            if [[ -z "$parameter" || -z "$additional_param" ]]; then
                echo "Usage: $0 restore <username> <backup_file>"
                exit 1
            fi
            restore_dock_configuration "$parameter" "$additional_param"
            ;;
        "reset")
            reset_dock_default
            ;;
        "appearance")
            if [[ -z "$parameter" ]]; then
                echo "Available dock sizes: ${!DOCK_SIZES[*]}"
                echo ""
                echo "Usage: $0 appearance <size> [magnification] [autohide] [position]"
                echo "Example: $0 appearance medium true false bottom"
                exit 1
            fi
            local size="${DOCK_SIZES[$parameter]:-$parameter}"
            configure_dock_appearance "$size" "$additional_param" "$extra_param" "${5:-bottom}"
            ;;
        "metrics")
            if [[ -z "$parameter" ]]; then
                parameter=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
            fi
            generate_productivity_metrics "$parameter"
            ;;
        *)
            echo "Usage: $0 {install|template|policy|optimize|monitor|backup|restore|reset|appearance|metrics}"
            echo "  install     - Install dock management dependencies"
            echo "  template    - Apply dock configuration from template"
            echo "  policy      - Configure enterprise dock policies"
            echo "  optimize    - Optimize dock for productivity"
            echo "  monitor     - Monitor dock compliance"
            echo "  backup      - Backup dock configuration"
            echo "  restore     - Restore dock configuration"
            echo "  reset       - Reset dock to default state"
            echo "  appearance  - Configure dock visual appearance"
            echo "  metrics     - Generate productivity metrics"
            exit 1
            ;;
    esac
    
    log_action "=== Dock management operation completed ==="
}

# Execute main function
main "$@"

Advanced Dock Management Features

Smart Application Organization

#!/bin/bash

# Intelligent application organization based on usage patterns
smart_dock_organization() {
    local username="$1"
    local analysis_period="${2:-30}"  # days
    
    echo "🧠 Smart Dock Organization"
    echo "Analyzing usage patterns for $analysis_period days"
    
    local usage_data="$REPORTS_DIR/app_usage_${username}.json"
    
    # Analyze application usage
    cat > "$usage_data" << EOF
{
    "analysis_period": $analysis_period,
    "usage_patterns": $(analyze_app_usage "$username" "$analysis_period"),
    "frequency_ranking": $(rank_apps_by_frequency "$username"),
    "time_based_usage": $(analyze_time_based_usage "$username"),
    "productivity_score": $(calculate_app_productivity_score "$username")
}
EOF

    # Reorganize dock based on usage patterns
    reorganize_dock_by_usage "$username" "$usage_data"
    
    echo "✅ Smart dock organization completed"
}

# Dynamic dock adaptation
dynamic_dock_adaptation() {
    echo "🔄 Dynamic Dock Adaptation"
    
    local adaptation_script="$DEPLOYMENT_DIR/dynamic_adaptation.sh"
    
    cat > "$adaptation_script" << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

# Dynamic dock adaptation based on context

while true; do
    CURRENT_HOUR=$(date +%H)
    CURRENT_USER=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
    
    # Adapt dock based on time of day
    if [[ $CURRENT_HOUR -ge 9 && $CURRENT_HOUR -le 17 ]]; then
        # Business hours - productivity focus
        apply_business_hours_dock "$CURRENT_USER"
    elif [[ $CURRENT_HOUR -ge 18 && $CURRENT_HOUR -le 22 ]]; then
        # Evening - creative/personal work
        apply_evening_dock "$CURRENT_USER"
    else
        # Off-hours - minimal dock
        apply_minimal_dock "$CURRENT_USER"
    fi
    
    # Check every 30 minutes
    sleep 1800
done
EOF

    chmod +x "$adaptation_script"
    echo "🤖 Dynamic adaptation script created"
}

Productivity Analytics Dashboard

#!/bin/bash

# Generate comprehensive productivity analytics
generate_dock_analytics_dashboard() {
    local time_period="$1"
    local user_scope="$2"
    
    echo "📊 Generating Dock Analytics Dashboard"
    
    local dashboard_report="$REPORTS_DIR/dock_analytics_dashboard_$(date '+%Y%m%d_%H%M%S').html"
    
    cat > "$dashboard_report" << EOF
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>MacFleet Dock Analytics Dashboard</title>
    <style>
        body { font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; margin: 20px; }
        .metric-card { border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; }
        .metric-value { font-size: 2em; font-weight: bold; color: #007AFF; }
        .chart-container { width: 100%; height: 300px; background: #f5f5f5; border-radius: 4px; }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>🖥️ MacFleet Dock Analytics Dashboard</h1>
    <div class="metric-card">
        <h3>Overall Productivity Score</h3>
        <div class="metric-value">$(calculate_overall_productivity_score)</div>
    </div>
    <div class="metric-card">
        <h3>Application Usage Efficiency</h3>
        <div class="metric-value">$(calculate_app_usage_efficiency)%</div>
    </div>
    <div class="metric-card">
        <h3>Dock Configuration Compliance</h3>
        <div class="metric-value">$(calculate_dock_compliance)%</div>
    </div>
    <div class="metric-card">
        <h3>User Satisfaction Index</h3>
        <div class="metric-value">$(calculate_user_satisfaction_index)</div>
    </div>
</body>
</html>
EOF

    echo "📈 Analytics dashboard generated: $dashboard_report"
    open "$dashboard_report" 2>/dev/null || echo "Dashboard saved to: $dashboard_report"
}

Enterprise Integration Features

🔗 System Integration

• Active Directory integration with user role mapping
• LDAP authentication for dock policy assignment
• Configuration management integration (Puppet, Ansible, Chef)
• Mobile device management (MDM) policy synchronization

📱 Fleet Management

• Centralized deployment across thousands of devices
• Policy inheritance with organizational unit mapping
• Bulk configuration updates with rollback capabilities
• Health monitoring with automated compliance checking

🎯 User Experience Optimization

• Context-aware adaptation based on time, location, role
• Machine learning insights for personalized recommendations
• Productivity analytics with actionable insights
• A/B testing for dock configuration effectiveness

🛡️ Security and Compliance

• Policy enforcement with tamper protection
• Security application integration in dock configurations
• Compliance reporting for regulatory requirements
• Audit trails for all dock modifications

Important Notes

• User permissions required for dock modifications across enterprise
• Application licensing considerations for enterprise dock templates
• Performance impact minimal with optimized deployment strategies
• Backup strategies essential before major dock reconfigurations
• User training important for productivity optimization adoption
• Regular monitoring needed to maintain dock compliance and effectiveness