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Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement

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Post by wojciech-kulik »

I've recently launched a new open-source project aimed at enhancing the experience of switching between Spaces/workspaces on macOS. The built-in Spaces feature is often slow and unfriendly. This project is designed to boost your productivity :). Enjoy!

Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement
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Post by conception »

freedomben wrote: post #2

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This is an interesting question and I think for me open-source on the Mac usually means it’s hard to manage? It might use lots of CLI and config files and libraries and be more Lennox focused. This is fine of course, but I wouldn’t say it’s how you advertise to a Mac user. For me the best Mac apps are made by small focused teams with a passion for the product that they are making with an eye towards customer usability.

Re: Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement

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Post by wojciech-kulik »

freedomben wrote: post #2

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Yes, it's a perfect thing to include in the title because using just 2 words I can say:

- It's free to use

- You can request new features, and there is a good chance that they'll be implemented

- There is no tracking = full privacy

- You can add features on your own if you know the platform

- If you learn Swift programming, you can check out the project and learn something from it

- If you are willing to become a contributor, you can join

Re: Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement

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Post by toddmorey »

I’ve tried a lot of tiling window managers & Spaces replacements and it’s hard to take over that central piece of the OS reliably. There’s always at least one of my critical apps that freaks out.

What I want more than anything is just a terminal flag to turn off the dumb animations on the built-in Spaces.

Re: Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement

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Post by wojciech-kulik »

toddmorey wrote: post #6

I’ve tried a lot of tiling window managers & Spaces replacements and it’s hard to take over that central piece of the OS reliably. There’s always at least one of my critical apps that freaks out. What I want more than anything is just a terminal flag to turn off the dumb animations on the built-in Spaces.

Yep, tiling window managers usually cause a lot of glitches and you spend more time on fighting with glitches than gaining time using the app. That's why I built FlashSpace with no tiling and annoying taking control over your computer :).

Re: Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement

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Post by wojciech-kulik »

toddmorey wrote: post #6

I’ve tried a lot of tiling window managers & Spaces replacements and it’s hard to take over that central piece of the OS reliably. There’s always at least one of my critical apps that freaks out. What I want more than anything is just a terminal flag to turn off the dumb animations on the built-in Spaces.

And the terminal flag is not going to happen. Apple doesn't care ;).

Re: Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement

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Post by jameschensmith »

This looks great! I currently use Aerospace, but your usage of macOS spaces has me curious.

1. Does FlashSpace require disabling SIP?

2. Aerospace documents the limitations of macOS spaces [1]. How does FlashSpace deal with these limitations?

3. Do you have any plans to support file-based configuration? I like syncing my dotfiles between multiple computers.

[1]: https://nikitabobko.github.io/AeroSpace/guide#emulation-of-v...

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