Windownaut

Windownaut is a macOS utility that allows you to control the position and size of windows using keyboard combinations and hot zones on the screen. Designed to streamline workflow, it automates desktop organization without the need for manual interaction with window elements.

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• Snap Layouts (eight layouts). Organize windows by instantly applying one of eight predefined arrangements. When a layout is activated, open windows are reordered and resized to occupy the screen according to the selected pattern, such as columns, grids, or priority areas.
• Layouts Shortcuts (specific shortcuts). Assign custom keyboard combinations to each of the eight window layouts. Pressing a shortcut executes the corresponding layout without requiring navigation through menus or control panels.
• Magic Move and Resize (manipulation without activation). Move and resize windows without needing to click on them or activate them as the main window. The cursor modifies the size or position of a window even if it is in the background, keeping the focus of work on the active application.
• Magic Window Buttons (system shortcuts). Provides additional controls to open the Finder, show the layouts menu, force quit applications, and access other system functions without leaving the current work context.
• Support for multiple displays. Works in single monitor and multi-monitor setups. Windows can be moved and adjusted to any connected screen, respecting the resolutions and physical arrangements of the displays.
• Movement and arrangement between secondary displays. Allows sending windows to additional monitors and applying the same organization rules across all visible surfaces. Keyboard combinations move windows between screens without mouse intervention.
• Menu Bar Control. Includes a comprehensive menu in the macOS top bar from which all window layouts and application settings can be accessed. This menu shows the current status and allows changing configurations on the fly.
• Snow Leopard and later compatibility. Designed to work from macOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) up to the latest versions. The application maintains stability on legacy and current systems.
• Mavericks compatibility. Full compatibility with OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) is verified, ensuring the same performance and feature set as in later versions of the system.
• Reliability with almost any OS X application. Extensively tested to guarantee correct operation with various application types, including those with non-standard windows, floating panels, or complex interfaces. Continuous development adjusts the application to maintain compatibility with new versions of the operating system.

Windownaut's development began in 2012 as a response to the need for managing windows without relying on the mouse. The application is written in Objective-C, leveraging native macOS APIs for window manipulation and keyboard event capture. Behind the project is Binary Bakery, an independent studio based in Japan specializing in system utilities for macOS.

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