CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility
Utility to disconnect all drives connected to a Caldigit dock
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HomebrewWhat is CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility?
Utility to disconnect all drives connected to a Caldigit dock
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask caldigit-docking-utilityHow to Install CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility on Mac
Follow these steps to install CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask caldigit-docking-utilityPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask caldigit-docking-utility - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm caldigit-docking-utility is installed, then try `caldigit-docking-utility --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility
Run `caldigit-docking-utility` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility
How do I install CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility on Mac?
brew install --cask caldigit-docking-utility. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run caldigit-docking-utility from Terminal.Is CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility free?
How do I uninstall CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility?
brew uninstall --cask caldigit-docking-utility. Homebrew will remove CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility?
How do I update CalDigit Thunderbolt Docking Station Utility to the latest version?
brew upgrade --cask caldigit-docking-utility in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
