Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement
by gregorias on Friday June 02, 2023 @10:16AM
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I'm already using [Contexts](https://contexts.co/) for this purpose, and I don't think I need anything else.
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Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement
by keybits on Friday June 02, 2023 @10:50AM
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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…
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
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No, i'm using an M1.
But indeed, i did notice AltTab is sluggish...
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
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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
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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
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Most underrated app!
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement
by ilikepi on Friday June 02, 2023 @03:28PM
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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
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Works for me on Ventura.
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement
by throwaway675309 on Friday June 02, 2023 @07:18PM
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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.
Re:Witch – macOS window switcher replacement
by tstrimple on Friday June 02, 2023 @07:51PM
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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
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Interesting. I use a combination of free and open source apps instead of these.
Window management - Rectangle
Alt-Tab improvements: AltTab app
https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app/
Searching - Alfred
Between these three, is there anything that Contexts or Witch can do that is worth paying for?