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AeroSpace

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An i3-like tiling window manager for macOS based on a tree paradigm, featuring fast workspace switching, multi-monitor support, plain-text configuration, and no SIP disable required.

v0.21.3-Beta
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Jul 16, 2026
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Project Overview

AeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS based on a tree paradigm.It employs its own emulation of virtual workspaces instead of relying on native macOS Spaces due to their considerable limitations.

Key Features

  • i3-like tiling: Tree paradigm-based window management
  • Fast workspace switching: No animations, no SIP disable required
  • Virtual workspace emulation: Self-built virtual workspaces, not relying on macOS Spaces
  • Plain-text configuration: Dotfiles-friendly with TOML format
  • CLI-first: Manpages and shell completion included
  • No SIP disable required
  • Proper multi-monitor support: i3-like multi-monitor paradigm

Target Audience

  • macOS users who want an i3-like tiling window manager experience
  • Developers seeking efficient keyboard-driven workflows
  • Users who prefer plain-text configuration and dotfiles management

Quick Start

Install via Homebrew (recommended, with auto-updates):

brew install --cask nikitabobko/tap/aerospace

For multi-monitor setups, ensure monitors are properly arranged.See the installation guide for other options.

Core Advantages

  • Runs without disabling SIP
  • Fast workspace switching
  • Plain-text configuration, dotfiles-friendly
  • Proper multi-monitor support

System Requirements

  • OS: macOS

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