modmove ☆

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Description:
Utility to move/resize windows using modifiers and the mouse

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: window-manager productivity utility mouse macos

Install: brew install --cask modmove

About:
ModMove is a lightweight utility that enables users to move and resize windows using modifier keys in combination with mouse clicks and drags. It provides a highly efficient, keyboard-driven workflow for window management, eliminating the need to precisely target window borders or title bars. This tool enhances productivity by making complex window arrangements fast and intuitive.

Key Features:

Modifier-key based window manipulation
Move and resize windows with mouse drags
Lightweight and low-latency performance
Simple configuration and minimal setup

Use Cases:

Rearranging multiple application windows for a focused workflow
Quickly resizing terminal or code editor windows
Managing windows on large or multi-monitor displays

Alternatives:

Rectangle – Rectangle focuses on snapping windows to screen regions, while ModMove provides direct modifier-based control for fluid movement.
Amethyst – Amethyst is an automatic tiling window manager, whereas ModMove offers manual, on-demand control over window position and size.

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