The Anker 575 is a USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) docking station — not Thunderbolt — delivering 85W of host charging, triple-display output, gigabit Ethernet, and SD readers. Despite not being Thunderbolt, it is one of the most popular and reliable docks in the Framework community for both FW13 and FW16, including on Linux.
The Anker Apex 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station delivers 90W of host charging and a wide selection of ports in a compact, cool-running enclosure. Community members report it working great on Windows and Fedora with reliable power delivery and peripheral connectivity.
The CalDigit TS3 Plus is a legacy Thunderbolt 3 docking station providing 87W of host charging, 2.5GbE Ethernet, an optical S/PDIF output, and 15 ports in total. It remains a solid, affordable choice (especially used) for single-monitor Framework setups.
The CalDigit TS4 is a high-end Thunderbolt 4 docking station providing 98W of host charging, 2.5GbE Ethernet, dual 4K/6K or single 8K display support, SD/microSD readers, and an extensive set of USB ports. It is one of the most frequently recommended docks in the Framework community and is confirmed working nearly perfectly across multiple Framework laptops.
The Corsair MP300 is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2230 form factor. The 2TB variant is confirmed working in the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel). Note that Corsair reused the "MP300" model name across two revisions — the 2024 batch uses a Phison E27T controller with 162-layer Kioxia TLC NAND, while a newer revision uses QLC NAND, so check the listing carefully if longevity matters.
The Crucial CT48G56C46S5 is a single 48GB stick of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL46, 1.1V). It matches the official maximum capacity for the single-slot Framework Laptop 12 and is a good high-capacity single-stick option for other DDR5 Framework laptops.
The Crucial CT2K32G56C46S5 is a 64GB kit (two 32GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL46, 1.1V). It is a popular, reliable choice for DDR5-based Framework laptops and is confirmed working by multiple community members.
The Crucial CT2K48G56C46S5 is a 96GB kit (two 48GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL46, 1.1V). Because it uses JEDEC timings rather than XMP/EXPO, it is well suited to Framework laptops, which do not support memory overclocking profiles.
The Dell WD22TB4 is a Thunderbolt 4 docking station providing up to 130W of host charging and DisplayPort MST for reliable multi-monitor output. A community member reports that after the Framework 13 BIOS 3.05 update it "just works" — including the dock's normally Dell-proprietary power button, which now powers on the Framework.
A web configurator by daveycodez to visually mock up Framework Laptop builds — back panels and per-slot expansion card colors composited onto product photos.
DockFrame is a modular USB-C hub by HW Media Lab LLC that accepts Framework-compatible Expansion Cards and custom "Tool Cards." It extends the Framework Expansion Card ecosystem beyond the laptop, allowing the same cards to be used at a desk, in a Framework laptop, or connected to any USB-C device including smartphones. The project is open hardware with PCB designs and 3D-printable enclosure files available on GitHub.
The Framework 12 Joycon Rail Expansion Card is a 3D-printed proof-of-concept expansion card that lets you attach Nintendo Switch Joycons to the sides of a Framework Laptop 12. Designed by Sskki, it leverages the Framework 12's tablet mode to create a handheld gaming setup.
Framework Deck is an open-source, all-in-one desktop companion application for Framework laptops, developed by community member ToySnail (GitHub: enkode). It evolved from the earlier Input Architect project — a keyboard and macropad configurator — into a unified tool that combines keyboard customization with real-time hardware telemetry, fan control, power management, battery health monitoring, and LED matrix editing.
The Framework Laptop 12 is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop announced at the 2nd Gen event in February 2025. It is positioned as a smaller, lower-cost model compared to the Framework Laptop 13 and 16. It features a 12.2-inch WUXGA touchscreen with tablet mode, and is compatible with MPP 2.0 and USI 2.0 stylus types. Fulfillment began in June 2025 with 13th Gen Intel Core processors.
Previewed April 21, 2026, the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard is a compact wireless keyboard with integrated touchpad designed for living room use, computer setup, and sim rig mounting. It uses the same mechanical key structure and touchpad architecture as the Framework Laptop 12. The keyboard features a Nordic nRF54LM20A microcontroller with open source ZMK Firmware, supporting up to four Bluetooth Low Energy hosts, one USB-A dongle, and wired USB-C connectivity. Availability is planned for later in 2026.
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A bash script by William Murphy enabling "cyberdeck mode" on the Framework Laptop 12 — screen folded back, keyboard active, built-in display off, using AR glasses (XREAL) as the display.
The G.Skill F5-5600S4040A32GX2-RS is a 64GB kit (two 32GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory. It uses the DDR5-5600 CL40 JEDEC profile at 1.1V — the tightest standard JEDEC timing for DDR5-5600 — so it runs at full speed on Framework laptops without XMP/EXPO. It is one of the most frequently recommended DDR5 kits in the Framework community.
Custom keyboard decals and overlay stickers for Framework laptops, available from several vendors.
The Kingston FURY Impact KF556S40IBK2-64 is a 64GB kit (two 32GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory. It uses Kingston's "Plug N Play" JEDEC profile of DDR5-5600 CL40 at 1.1V, which is the tightest standard JEDEC timing available for DDR5-5600 and runs at full speed on Framework laptops without needing XMP/EXPO.
OSHE Mouse Dongle Hiding Card is a community-developed Framework Expansion Card that recesses a USB-A port halfway into the card body, allowing wireless mouse or keyboard dongles to be inserted without protruding from the laptop. Developed by the Open Source Hardware Enterprise (OSHE) team at Michigan Technological University, it provides a no-solder solution for hiding USB dongles that would otherwise stick out of the expansion card slot.
The OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock (OWCTB3DK14PSG) provides 85W of host charging, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, a mini DisplayPort 1.2 output, five USB-A ports, gigabit Ethernet, and SD/microSD readers. A community member reports it working reliably on Pop OS 22.04 driving dual 1440p monitors, and noted it delivered close to its claimed power output.
The Plugable TBT4-UDZ is a Thunderbolt 4 docking station delivering up to 96W of host charging. It is driver-less (no DisplayLink) and, importantly, uses a single display output rather than DisplayPort MST — which Plugable explicitly recommends for AMD/Linux stability.
The TEAMGROUP MP44S is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2230 form factor, suited to the Framework Laptop 16's secondary slot and the Framework Laptop 12. It is confirmed working as the sole drive in a FW16 running Arch Linux.
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The WD_BLACK SN770M is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the compact M.2 2230 form factor — the size used by the Framework Laptop 16's secondary storage slot and the Framework Laptop 12. It is one of the few 2TB TLC 2230 drives available and is confirmed fitting and working in the FW16 alongside a 2280 primary.