A tiling window manager add-on for Windows Explorer, written in AutoHotkey, that maximizes screen space and automates window layout.
bug.n is a tiling window manager add-on for Microsoft Windows that automates window layout and management. It dynamically resizes and arranges windows using customizable tiling patterns, replaces the standard taskbar and title bars with a compact status bar, and supports virtual desktops to organize workflows.
Windows power users, developers, and productivity enthusiasts who want efficient, keyboard-driven window management without switching operating systems.
It provides a lightweight, customizable alternative to manual window arrangement, maximizing screen space and reducing clutter through automation, all while integrating seamlessly with the Windows Explorer shell.
Tiling Window Manager for Windows
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Provides comprehensive hotkey controls for resizing, moving windows, and switching views, enabling rapid, mouse-free workflow as described in the README's user capabilities.
Hides the Windows Taskbar and individual title bars, replacing them with a slim status bar that displays system monitoring info, freeing up significant screen space.
Offers Tile, Monocle, and Floating layouts with per-view customization options, allowing users to tailor window management to specific needs and workflows.
Works consistently across multiple displays, ensuring tiling layouts and virtual desktops are applied uniformly on all monitors.
The project is no longer actively developed or maintained, which risks compatibility issues with newer Windows versions and a lack of bug fixes or feature additions.
Requires AutoHotkey to run, adding an extra installation layer and potential performance overhead, and limiting appeal to users unfamiliar with the scripting environment.
Customization involves editing AutoHotkey script files directly, which can be intimidating and time-consuming for users without scripting experience.