Alt-tab-macos is a productivity utility designed to replace the default application switcher on macOS. It functions as a background application that aggregates active windows across all monitors and virtual desktops into a single, keyboard-driven interface, allowing users to navigate between applications, minimized windows, and hidden processes.
The tool distinguishes itself by providing granular control over window states and visibility, enabling users to close, minimize, or toggle fullscreen modes directly from the switcher. It supports advanced navigation through customizable keyboard shortcuts and real-time search filters, which allow for quick identification and selection of specific windows. The interface dynamically adjusts its layout based on the number of open windows and offers various visual modes, including live thumbnails and text-based lists, to accommodate different workflow preferences.
Beyond its primary interface, the application includes a command-line utility that enables background execution of window management commands and querying of current application states. It also provides extensive configuration options for defining independent shortcut sets and filtering rules to support diverse user workflows.
