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Re: Loop: Open-source macOS window manager

#11

Post by notpushkin »

fizlebit wrote: post #8

Any chance of a window manager that lets you alt tab between windows instead of between applications. So Alt-tab-tab-tab takes you 3 windows ago, not 3 applications ago, or worse 1 application ago and 2 unrelated windows of that application? Man I really mis application menus being at the top of windows and being able to layer different windows from different applications in any order that I wish. VNC screen connecti…

Looks like AltTab is what you're looking for. https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app/ (free, GPLv3)

Re: Loop: Open-source macOS window manager

#12

Post by notpushkin »

janci wrote: post #9
fizlebit wrote: post #8

Any chance of a window manager that lets you alt tab between windows instead of between applications. So Alt-tab-tab-tab takes you 3 windows ago, not 3 applications ago, or worse 1 application ago and 2 unrelated windows of that application? Man I really mis application menus being at the top of windows and being able to layer different windows from different applications in any order that I wish. VNC screen connecti…

Wait, what? Are all windows of an application positioned in the same layer on macOS?

Yeah, when you press ⌘ Tab, you are switching between applications (and ⌘ ` switches between windows of the applications). Super weird IMO.

Re: Loop: Open-source macOS window manager

#13

Post by yodon »

notpushkin wrote: post #12
janci wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wait, what? Are all windows of an application positioned in the same layer on macOS?

Yeah, when you press ⌘ Tab, you are switching between applications (and ⌘ ` switches between windows of the applications). Super weird IMO.

The behavior dates back to the original Mac, which could only context switch between applications via a hack that simulated multitasking (the days of 128K memory, etc.)

Re: Loop: Open-source macOS window manager

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Post by philsnow »

fizlebit wrote: post #8

Any chance of a window manager that lets you alt tab between windows instead of between applications. So Alt-tab-tab-tab takes you 3 windows ago, not 3 applications ago, or worse 1 application ago and 2 unrelated windows of that application? Man I really mis application menus being at the top of windows and being able to layer different windows from different applications in any order that I wish. VNC screen connecti…

You can DIY and get any level of customization/integration you want

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40713603

Re: Loop: Open-source macOS window manager

#15

Post by 10729287 »

10729287 wrote: post #4

Very impressive. I've been a very happy rectangle user for few years now but this new app is way more intuitive and visual. Good job guys ! Would love to be able to control the max size of the "maximize" behavior as I like to have the app in-focus to only fill 50% of my screen. Again, good job guys, it's very impressive and it already replaced Rectangle here !

Update : Controling the max size can be achieved with a custom setting... and it's beautifully done. Give it a try, that app is absolutely perfect already. The mouse setting is really fast and very efficient. Congratulation to the team.

Re: Loop: Open-source macOS window manager

#16

Post by jwells89 »

notpushkin wrote: post #12
janci wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wait, what? Are all windows of an application positioned in the same layer on macOS?

Yeah, when you press ⌘ Tab, you are switching between applications (and ⌘ ` switches between windows of the applications). Super weird IMO.

Conversely, I find the lack of per-app grouping on Windows (outside of the taskbar) irritating, particularly on multi-monitor setups. I understand that it’s not everybody’s preference but it should at least be an option.

Re: Loop: Open-source macOS window manager

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Post by DavideNL »

Hamuko wrote: post #10
fizlebit wrote: post #8

Any chance of a window manager that lets you alt tab between windows instead of between applications. So Alt-tab-tab-tab takes you 3 windows ago, not 3 applications ago, or worse 1 application ago and 2 unrelated windows of that application? Man I really mis application menus being at the top of windows and being able to layer different windows from different applications in any order that I wish. VNC screen connecti…

There's at least Witch and Contexts. https://manytricks.com/witch/ https://contexts.co/

Having tried a lot of them, Contexts is one of the best Window Switcher replacements i could find, have been using it (and Rectangle) for a long time;

It’s fast, great quick search abilities, including `fn + [key]` to quick switch (acronym), etc.

And it doesn't constantly get updates, it just does its thing and does it well.

Re: Loop: Open-source macOS window manager

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Post by MrKai77 »

tiffanyh wrote: post #5

I always love indie apps and never want to discourage creators. Some unsolicited advice though … given macOS in a few month time will have Window Tiling natively built in - you might want to articulate how Loop is different/better. https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/12/macos-sequoia-window-ti...

Actually, macOS Sequoia only has halves, maximize and quarters as resize options, and has very limited keyboard shortcuts. Some people will be happy with it, and some will need more. Loop is very flexible in terms of making custom window sizes, keybinds, cycles etc., and is perfect for those who need more!
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