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Description:
Allows switching between application windows

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.9.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @contextsapp | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: window-management productivity macos utility keyboard-shortcuts

Install: brew install --cask contexts

About:
Contexts is a powerful window management utility that enables users to quickly switch between application windows using a search-based interface. It provides a unified view of all open windows across all applications, allowing users to find and activate specific windows without needing to know which app they belong to. The tool significantly improves workflow efficiency by eliminating the need to dig through stacks of windows or use application-specific shortcuts.

Key Features:

Unified window search across all applications
Fuzzy matching and instant filtering
Keyboard-driven navigation and switching
Space and screen awareness
Customizable keyboard shortcuts

Use Cases:

Quickly finding and switching to specific browser tabs or documents
Managing dozens of open windows across multiple applications
Keyboard-only workflow for power users avoiding mouse interaction

Alternatives:

AltTab – Free, open-source alternative with more basic window switching
Mission Control – Built-in macOS feature, less efficient for many windows
LaunchBar – Broader app launcher with window switching as secondary feature

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm	3.7.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	a01f821f