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Description:
Fast window switcher using a 2-stroke hotkey

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.21@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: productivity window-manager keyboard-shortcuts macos utility

Install: brew install --cask hotswitch

About:
HotSwitch is a macOS utility that provides rapid window switching via a customizable two-stroke hotkey combination. It displays a live grid of all open application windows, allowing users to select and focus on any window instantly, significantly improving workflow efficiency for power users and multitaskers.

Key Features:

Two-stroke hotkey activation for fast access
Live grid view of all open application windows
Customizable keyboard shortcuts and appearance
Lightweight and runs in the menu bar
Supports multiple displays and spaces

Use Cases:

Quickly switching between many open windows during multitasking
Improving productivity for developers and designers who work with multiple applications
Managing a cluttered desktop by providing a visual overview and fast selection

Alternatives:

contexts – More feature-rich window switcher with search and previews, but may be heavier.
alt-tab – Brings Windows-style Alt-Tab switching to macOS, focusing on a familiar keyboard-centric workflow.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm	1.21	0	VERSION_BUMP	1827cbb8
Mar 24, 2023 1:38am	1.21	0	VERSION_BUMP	d0630343