Dash to Panel is a customizable open source extension for the GNOME Shell that moves the dash into GNOME’s main panel; combining app launchers and the system tray into one panel like that of KDE Plasma and Windows 7+.

Just like with Dash to Dock, there wouldn’t be a need for a separate dock as a means to access favorited and running applications especially since the AppMenu for native Gnome apps being integrated into right-click secondary menu.

Features in Dash to Panel

Dash to Panel’s main features are:

FOSS – Free to download for use and contribute to on GitHub.

– Free to download for use and contribute to on GitHub. Customizability – Use a variety of themes while maintaining a uniform system UI/UX.

– Use a variety of themes while maintaining a uniform system UI/UX. Live Previews on Hover – peek at all open app windows.

– peek at all open app windows. Customizable Running Indicators – set dot positions to display on the top or bottom.

– set dot positions to display on the top or bottom. Launch by Number – launch windows in order of their notification count.

Dash to Panel contains a good number of other features including the options to:

Set main panel position (top or bottom) and height.

Configure clock location.

Remove “Show Apps” icon from the dash.

Add “Show Desktop” button to panel.

Hide App Menu and Activities buttons from the panel.

Isolate running apps in workspaces.

Customize click behaviors e.g. cycle through open windows.

Customize dash icons, status icons, and panel elements sizes and margins.

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The best (and easiest) way to install Dash to Panel is via the GNOME Extensions. Click the button below to install directly to your system.

Install Dash to Panel from GNOME Extensions

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