lwouis/alt-tab-macos
Windows alt-tab on macOS observed · 2026-10-21
Health v2 · maintenance only
100/100
- Activity 100
- Release rhythm 99
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 6
- age_days: 2624
- days_rel: 7
- days_push: 2
- n_releases_24m: 20
Adoption not part of the score
16416 stars · 902 forks observed · 2026-10-21
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
AltTab is a free and open-source macOS application that replicates the Windows Alt+Tab window switcher, showing live thumbnails of every open window across apps, Spaces, and screens. It is actively maintained with a paid Pro tier adding search, extra styles, and multiple shortcuts, while core switching features remain free forever.
Use cases
- switch between windows like on Windows while using a Mac
- see thumbnails of all open windows including minimized ones
- close or minimize windows directly from a switcher overlay
- filter windows by app, Space, or screen with custom shortcuts
- find a window instantly by typing its title
- use trackpad gestures to switch windows
When to choose
- you switched from Windows and miss Alt+Tab behavior on macOS
- you want a visual window switcher with live previews and window controls
- you need per-Space or per-screen window filtering with custom shortcuts
- you want a privacy-respecting, no-telemetry native macOS utility
When to avoid
- you only need macOS's built-in Cmd+Tab and Mission Control
- you want a full tiling window manager rather than a switcher
- you need a cross-platform solution for Linux or Windows
Facets
application · maturity stable
gui developer-tools desktop-applications developer-tools apple-ecosystem alt-tab window-switcher task-switcher window-manager expose mission-control utility open-source-core macos
6 sources
- readme: https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos · fetched 2026-10-21 · 76ed03697b11
- homepage: https://alt-tab.app · fetched 2026-10-12 · 826c37649533
- site_page: https://alt-tab.app/features · fetched 2026-10-12 · 4acb3fa34c5e
- site_page: https://alt-tab.app/changelog · fetched 2026-10-12 · 5728a1818d4e
- site_page: https://alt-tab.app/pricing · fetched 2026-10-12 · a2ce4823d2c1
- site_page: https://alt-tab.app/faq · fetched 2026-10-12 · d8756618e22c
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| lwouis/alt-tab-macos | main | 100 |
For agents
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