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Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by gregorias on Friday June 02, 2023 @10:16AM (#36165398)
I'm already using [Contexts](https://contexts.co/) for this purpose, and I don't think I need anything else.
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by keybits on Friday June 02, 2023 @10:50AM (#36165877)
Contexts is excellent. There's a free trial. Keyboard FTW!

I configure it to be a minimal cmd-tab switcher that shows all windows for each app. I disable the sidebar and other unnecessary stuff.

Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by DavideNL on Friday June 02, 2023 @10:51AM (#36165889)
I also use Contexts, and prefer it over AltTab and others…
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by TMWNN on Friday June 02, 2023 @12:05PM (#36166927)
I used AltTab first, then switched to Contexts because AltTab imposed a serious performance penalty on my older Intel Mac. Did you also experience that?
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by DavideNL on Saturday June 03, 2023 @02:55PM (#36179478)
No, i'm using an M1.

But indeed, i did notice AltTab is sluggish...

Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by TMWNN on Sunday June 04, 2023 @02:14AM (#36183480)
After moving from AltTab to Contexts, I also switched to Apple Silicon. While satisfied with Contexts, I wondered whether Apple Silicon would have obviated the performance difference. Thanks for answering that question.
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by devbent on Friday June 02, 2023 @01:53PM (#36168475)
Contexts is amazing, being able to search window titles is how I do almost all my navigation between apps now days, especially when I have code editors open to multiple (4+) different projects.

I have an equivalent installed on Windows (I forget its name) and it is likewise just as amazingly useful.

Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by copperx on Saturday June 03, 2023 @03:17PM (#36179665)
I would really appreciate if you could remember the name, because I love using Contexts.
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by maximilianroos on Friday June 02, 2023 @03:08PM (#36169421)
Most underrated app!
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by ilikepi on Friday June 02, 2023 @03:28PM (#36169678)
That looks interesting, but does it work in Ventura? They only list Big Sur and Monterey on the website...
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by josegonzalez on Friday June 02, 2023 @04:35PM (#36170425)
Works for me on Ventura.
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by throwaway675309 on Friday June 02, 2023 @07:18PM (#36172066)
Raycast, a drop in replacement for spotlight with support for plugins, also has support for searching windows by title. I rarely even use command tab anymore.

https://www.raycast.com/

Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by tstrimple on Friday June 02, 2023 @07:51PM (#36172274)
There's also a ChatGPT plugin which enables you to easily send queries from your launcher. It's the most convenient way to use the tool in my experience.
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement by SamuelAdams on Friday June 02, 2023 @07:55PM (#36172310)
Interesting. I use a combination of free and open source apps instead of these.

Window management - Rectangle

https://rectangleapp.com/

Alt-Tab improvements: AltTab app

https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app/

Searching - Alfred

https://www.alfredapp.com/

Between these three, is there anything that Contexts or Witch can do that is worth paying for?