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Description:
Trackpad-oriented window manager
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: window-manager productivity macos gestures trackpad
Install: brew install --cask penc
About:
Penc is a trackpad-centric window manager for macOS that enables users to manipulate window positions and sizes using intuitive multi-finger trackpad gestures. It eliminates the need for keyboard shortcuts or precise mouse clicks by providing a fluid, gesture-based workflow for tiling and arranging application windows. This tool significantly boosts productivity for users who prefer navigating their desktop environment via the trackpad.
Key Features:
  • Gesture-based window snapping and resizing
  • Customizable trackpad shortcuts
  • Support for multiple monitors
  • Lightweight background operation
Use Cases:
  • Quickly arranging multiple windows for a split-screen workflow without using a mouse
  • Resizing floating windows precisely using gestures while working on a laptop
Alternatives:
  • Magnet – Magnet relies heavily on keyboard shortcuts and drag-to-edge snapping, whereas Penc focuses exclusively on trackpad gestures.
  • Rectangle – Rectangle is a free, open-source window manager focused on keyboard shortcuts, offering a different interaction model than Penc's trackpad approach.
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