Yabai
A tiling window manager for macOS that uses binary space partitioning to automatically organize windows.
What is Yabai?
yabai is a tiling window manager for macOS that automatically organizes application windows using a binary space partitioning algorithm. It extends the native macOS window manager, providing keyboard-driven control over windows, spaces, and displays to eliminate manual window arrangement and reduce distractions.
macOS power users, developers, and productivity enthusiasts who want efficient, keyboard-centric window management and are comfortable with command-line configuration.
yabai offers a lightweight, scriptable alternative to macOS's default window manager, with features like focus-follows-mouse, space creation beyond system limits, and animation-free transitions. Its integration with tools like skhd for keyboard shortcuts makes it highly customizable for advanced workflows.
Overview
A tiling window manager for macOS based on binary space partitioning
Use Cases
Best For
- Automatically tiling windows on macOS for efficient screen space usage
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