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Description:
Create live window previews for any application

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.2.2-beta@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: preview multitasking utility productivity window-manager

Install: brew install --cask overview

About:
Overview is a macOS utility that creates live, miniature previews of application windows, which stay afloat on your desktop. It allows you to monitor ongoing processes, such as downloads or renders, without needing to keep the full application window visible. This tool enhances multitasking by providing constant visual feedback on critical tasks.

Key Features:

Live, floating window thumbnails
Customizable preview size and opacity
Monitor background tasks at a glance
Lightweight system resource usage

Use Cases:

Monitoring long-running terminal commands or builds
Watching video renders or file downloads in the background
Keeping an eye on live data feeds or dashboards

Alternatives:

Yabai – A tiling window manager that focuses on organizing window layouts rather than creating previews.
macOS Stage Manager – A native OS feature for organizing windows into groups, but lacks live, floating thumbnails.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 2:51am	1.2.2-beta	0	NEW	0c1bf506