Description:
Move and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 0.96@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
window-manager
productivity
macos
utility
open-source
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Install:
brew install --cask rectangle
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About:
Rectangle is a macOS window manager that enables precise control over window positioning and sizing through keyboard shortcuts and drag-to-snap areas. It provides a seamless way to arrange multiple windows across your screen, boosting productivity for users who work with many applications simultaneously. The tool is lightweight, open-source, and highly customizable, offering a fluid alternative to macOS's native window management features.
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Key Features:
- Configurable keyboard shortcuts for window snapping
- Drag-to-snap zones on screen edges and corners
- Support for multiple monitor setups
- Customizable layouts and actions
- Lightweight and open-source
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Use Cases:
- Quickly aligning code editor and terminal windows side-by-side for development workflows
- Managing multiple communication apps (email, chat, video) in a grid layout for efficient multitasking
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Alternatives:
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Magnet
– Paid alternative with similar snap functionality but less customization
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Amethyst
– Tiling window manager with automatic layout management, steeper learning curve
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| May 31, 2026 7:35pm |
0.96 |
0 |
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3e5513f1 |
| Apr 2, 2026 7:36pm |
0.95 |
0 |
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d7e918b8 |
| Feb 25, 2026 7:34am |
0.94 |
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6300fe22 |
| Jan 4, 2026 10:16pm |
0.93 |
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e543ec66 |
| Sep 15, 2025 1:02pm |
0.90 |
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cecd935e |
| Aug 27, 2025 7:23am |
0.90 |
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44732703 |
| Oct 31, 2023 4:07pm |
0.74 |
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2b8761a1 |
| Sep 28, 2023 1:48pm |
0.73 |
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3b5f7ece |
| Sep 16, 2023 11:46am |
0.71 |
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b40435bd |
| Jun 9, 2023 9:52pm |
0.69 |
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84989514 |
| Apr 17, 2023 5:06pm |
0.68 |
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9b0a413a |
| Mar 10, 2023 3:13pm |
0.67 |
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4dd19007 |
| Feb 21, 2023 1:06am |
0.66 |
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89bff672 |
| Jan 21, 2023 9:56am |
0.65,71 |
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5ba7dbd5 |
| Jan 20, 2023 9:05am |
0.65,71 |
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b655f0cc |
| Dec 8, 2022 4:06pm |
0.64,70 |
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004d59ab |
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