Loop
A free, open-source Mac window manager that moves and resizes windows with a radial menu or shortcuts.
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About Loop
Loop is an open-source window manager for macOS with a different approach to snapping. Hold a trigger key and move the mouse or trackpad in a direction, and a radial menu shows where the window will go; release to move and resize it, with an optional preview first. Keyboard shortcuts work alongside the trigger key, and 'cycles' let one shortcut or repeated click step through several sizes. A stash feature hides windows at the screen edge until you hover there or press a key. The radial menu and preview are fully themeable and can be turned off entirely if you only want shortcuts. It is free under GPL-3.0, installs from GitHub releases or Homebrew, and needs macOS 13 or later. Development is active, so features change between releases. It does not do automatic tiling or saved multi-window layouts.
Best for: Mac users who like mouse-direction gestures for window snapping.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free and open source
- Radial menu is quick once learned
- Themeable, with shortcuts and cycles
- Stash windows at the screen edge
Why people leave
- No saved layouts or automatic tiling
- Radial-menu approach takes getting used to
- Mac only, macOS 13 or later
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Loop: common questions
Is Loop free?
Yes. Loop is free, open-source software.
Is Loop open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at MrKai77/Loop.
What platforms does Loop run on?
Loop is available for macOS.
What are the best alternatives to Loop?
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