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# [3.3.0](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/compare/v3.2.1...v3.3.0) (2020-04-02) ### Bug Fixes * .strings encoding should be utf-8 ([7109b08](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/commit/7109b08)) * avoid having multiple login items ([65816a2](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/commit/65816a2)) * preferences would not be live (closes [#188](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/issues/188)) ([d5b74a1](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/commit/d5b74a1)), closes [#194](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/issues/194) * simpler/better window focus ([574a640](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/commit/574a640)) ### Features * localized in 5 new languages ([48bb3df](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/commit/48bb3df)) * more flexible shortcuts (closes [#72](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/issues/72)) ([5eade75](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/commit/5eade75)), closes [#50](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/issues/50) [#125](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/issues/125) [#133](https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/issues/133)
alt-tab-macos
alt-tab-macos brings the power of Windows' "alt-tab" window switcher to macOS.
Installation
Alternatively, you can use homebrew: brew cask install alt-tab
Compatibility
From macOS 10.12 to 10.15
Localization
The app is currently available in: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Türkçe, 中文 (简体), 中文 (繁体), 한국어, 日本語
Contribute your own language easily!
Usage
- Press
⌥ option+⇥ tabto shows the thumbnails. - Hold
⌥ optionand press⇥ tabto select the next thumbnail. - Hold
⌥ optionand press⇧ shift+⇥ tabto select the previous thumbnail. - Release
⌥ optionto switch focus to the window.
Extra:
- You hover and click with the
🖱️ mouse. - You cycle with
⇦ left arrowand⇨ right arrow. - You can cancel with
⎋ escape.
Configuration
- Change the shortcut key, switch to a Windows theme and more, using the Preferences window.
- If you like scriptable/portable configuration, you can edit
~/Library/Preferences/alt-tab-macos.json.
Contributing
- CONTRIBUTING.md gives an overview of the project for newcomers who want to contribute.
- Come discuss with us on the Discord server.
- Suggest an enhancement or discuss an issue on github. You can also use the feedback form within the app.
Our lovely contributors:
Alternatives
Before building my own app, I looked around at similar apps. However, none was completely satisfactory so I rolled my own. Also, the almost-good-enough apps are not open-source.
| Alternative | Differences |
|---|---|
| HyperSwitch and HyperDock | Closed-source. Thumbnails are too small. App icon is on top of the thumbnail |
| WindowSwitcher | 7$. Thumbnails are small and blurry. App icon is on top of the thumbnail |
| Switch | Open Source. Thumbnails are small. Very little customization. Latest release is from 2016 |
| Witch and Context | 10-15$. Closed-source. Focus on text. No thumbnails |
| Built-in MissionControl | No keyboard support |
⌘ command + ⇥ tab |
Only shows apps, not windows (note: can press down to see window of selected app) |
⌘ command + ` |
Cycles through tabs and windows, but only of the same app. Only cycling, no direct access |
Screenshots
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Windows theme
