Amethyst
Amethyst is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows and macOS. Automatic tiling window manager for macOS à la xmonad. It has 16,276 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at ianyh/Amethyst.
- macOS
- Windows
- Archivers, cleaners & system utilities
- Actively maintained
About Amethyst
Tiling window manager for macOS along the lines of xmonad. If you want to learn more about tiling window managers and the features of Amethyst there are some great community resources on YouTube.
Install Amethyst
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is Amethyst?
Amethyst is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows and macOS. Automatic tiling window manager for macOS à la xmonad. It has 16,276 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at ianyh/Amethyst.
Is Amethyst free and open source?
Yes. Amethyst's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Amethyst?
Homebrew: brew install --cask amethyst. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.24.3).
Is Amethyst still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 19, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.