hotswitch
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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
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Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 1.21 0 VERSION_BUMP 1827cbb8