Question 1

How do I set up Slate for multiple monitors?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'default' directive with 'count:N' or 'resolutions:' to trigger layouts when monitor configurations change, and define layouts with screen-specific coordinates in your .slate file. This automates window arrangements for different setups.

Question 2

Slate vs BetterTouchTool for window management?

Accepted Answer

Slate focuses solely on keyboard-driven window control with deep configurability via text files, while BetterTouchTool offers broader customization including trackpad gestures and a GUI. Choose Slate for pure keyboard efficiency, BetterTouchTool for mixed input methods.

Question 3

How to create custom keyboard shortcuts in Slate?

Accepted Answer

Edit your .slate file with 'bind' directives, specifying keys, modifiers, and operations like 'move' or 'corner'. For example, 'bind 1:ctrl move 0;0 100;100' binds Ctrl+1 to move a window to coordinates.

Question 4

Does Slate work on macOS Ventura or newer?

Accepted Answer

Slate is compatible with macOS 10.6 and above, but as an older project, it may have issues with recent versions. Check the GitHub issues for community reports, as active maintenance isn't guaranteed.

Question 5

How to undo a window move in Slate?

Accepted Answer

Bind the 'undo' operation to a key using the 'bind' directive; Slate supports undoing up to 10 previous movement-based operations by default, configurable via 'undoMaxStackSize'.

Question 6

Where can I find example Slate configurations?

Accepted Answer

The README links to the author's config on GitHub, and community resources include blog posts and Sublime Text syntax preferences. Search for '.slate' examples online for inspiration.

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