# AeroSpace (open-source desktop utility)

> AeroSpace is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. AeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS. It has 23,392 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at nikitabobko/AeroSpace.

AeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS In multi-monitor setup please make sure that monitors are properly arranged.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/nikitabobko/AeroSpace |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 23,392 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://nikitabobko.github.io/AeroSpace/guide |
| Official | no |
| Category | Archivers, cleaners & system utilities |
| Latest release | none on GitHub |
| Last commit | Oct 1, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask nikitabobko
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/nikitabobko

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