Loop

Window management made elegant.
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~ Compatible with macOS 13 and later. ~

Loop is a macOS app that simplifies window management for you. You can effortlessly choose your window direction using a radial menu triggered by a simple key press, and customize it according to your preferences with personalized colors and settings. You can easily move, resize, and arrange your windows with just a few clicks, saving you valuable time and energy. > [!NOTE] > > Loop is constantly evolving, with new features and improvements added regularly to enhance your window management experience on macOS.

## Features ### Radial Menu The Radial Menu allows you to manipulate windows using your mouse/trackpad. Hold down the trigger key and move your cursor in the desired direction to move and resize the window.

### Preview The preview window enables you to see the resize action *before* committing to it.

### Keyboard Shortcuts Loop allows you to assign any key in tandem with the trigger key to initiate a window manipulation action.

### Cycles Loop can become very powerful when paired with cycles. These enable you to perform multiple window manipulations in quick succession by pressing the same key combination repeatedly, or by left-clicking repeatedly!

### Stash Hide windows at the screen edge to declutter your workspace. Hover near the edge or use a keybind to access them whenever you need.

### Theming #### Radial Menu The radial menu is fully customizable in terms of width, shape, and color. It is also completely optional and can be disabled. Both the cursor interaction and the radial menu itself are independently toggleable.

#### Preview Adjust the padding, corner radius, border color, and border width of the optional preview window.

## Usage ### Installation #### Homebrew ```bash brew install loop ``` #### Manual Download Navigate to the [release page](https://github.com/MrKai77/Loop/releases/latest) and download the latest `.zip` file located at the bottom, or [click me](https://github.com/MrKai77/Loop/releases/latest/download/Loop.zip). ### Triggering Loop uses a trigger key to function. This key must be held down or pressed to activate certain features within Loop. To access the radial menu, hold down the trigger key and move the cursor in the desired direction. Users who prefer keyboard shortcuts can assign a key to work with the trigger key, activating specific actions. The trigger key can be set in the "Behavior" tab of the "Settings" section. The trigger key can consist of one or multiple keys. To set Caps Lock as your trigger key, you have two options: #### a. Change System Settings 1. Go to System Settings → Keyboard → "Keyboard Shortcuts...". 2. In the "Modifier Keys" tab, remap `Caps Lock (⇪) key` to `(^) Control`. 3. Repeat this remapping process for every connected keyboard. 4. In Loop, select the `Right Control` key as your trigger. #### b. Use an external App - [Hyperkey](https://hyperkey.app/) - [Karabiner Elements](https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/) #### c. Shell/AppleScript Loop can be controlled via shell commands or AppleScript using its URL scheme: ```bash # Shell examples open "loop://direction/right" # Move window to right half open "loop://action/maximize" # Maximize window open "loop://screen/next" # Move to next screen # AppleScript examples osascript -e 'tell application "Loop" to activate' osascript -e 'open location "loop://direction/left"' ``` You can also create custom scripts to chain multiple actions: ```bash #!/bin/bash # Example: Move window right and then maximize open "loop://direction/right" sleep 0.5 open "loop://action/maximize" ``` For a complete list of available commands: ```bash open "loop://list/all" # List all commands open "loop://list/actions" # List window actions open "loop://list/keybinds" # List custom keybinds ``` ### Keyboard Shortcuts

Category	Actions
General	Fullscreen, Maximize, Almost Maximize, Centre, MacOS Centre, Minimize, Hide
Halves	Top Half, Bottom Half, Left Half, Right Half
Quarters	Top Left Quarter, Top Right Quarter, Bottom Left Quarter, Bottom Right Quarter
Horizontal Thirds	Right Third, Right Two Thirds, Horizontal Center Third, Left Two Thirds, Left Third
Vertical Thirds	Top Third, Top Two Thirds, Vertical Center Third, Bottom Two Thirds, Bottom Third
Screen Switching	Next Screen, Previous Screen, Left Screen, Right Screen, Top Screen, Bottom Screen
Window Manipulation	Larger, Smaller, Shrink Top, Shrink Bottom, Shrink Right, Shrink Left, Grow Top, Grow Bottom, Grow Right, Grow Left, Move Up, Move Down, Move Right, Move Left
More	Initial Frame, Undo, Custom, Cycle

## Contributors To see all the contributors who have played a significant role in developing Loop, visit our [Contributors](CONTRIBUTORS.md) page. ### How to Contribute For an extensive guide on how to contribute, check out the [contributing guide](CONTRIBUTING.md). ## FAQ ### Comparison

	Loop	macOS 15+	Rectangle Pro	Rectangle	Magnet	Moom	Swish	BetterTouchTool	Multitouch	Hammerspoon	Yabai	Amethyst	AeroSpace	1Piece	Wins	MacsyZones
Price	Free	Free	$9.99	Free	$4.99	$15.00	$16.00	$14.00	$15.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$13.99	Free
Open Source	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅
Custom Frames	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅
Preview Window	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌
Theming Options	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Modifier + Mouse	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Modifier + Arrows	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅
Modifier + Trackpad	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Trackpad Gestures	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Padding / Margins	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Stashed Windows	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Save Workspace	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅
Restore Initial Frame	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
Pin Windows On Top	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Snap Windows via Drag	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌
Resize Adjacent Windows	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
Action Sequences (Cycles)	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Move Windows Across Screens	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Switch Focus Between Windows	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
Scripting (URL / AppleScript or other)	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌

> Information was gathered from each app’s official website and other online sources and may be outdated. > If you notice any inaccuracies, please open an issue or contact the maintainers. > Special thanks to the [Definitive MacApp Comparisons](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HtJN4oQ6oBDFmFaF4Qeq5vCGEU1g-KB1DEz5Sp_OwXo/edit?gid=456166567#gid=456166567) spreadsheet. ### License This project is licensed under the [GNU GPLv3 license](LICENSE).