SwiftShift
SwiftShift is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. Sweet window management for macOS. It has 651 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at pablopunk/SwiftShift.
About SwiftShift
You can either use Xcode (be careful with signing) or build it directly from the command line: The marketing site lives in www/ and is deployed by Vercel with Root Directory set to www.
Install SwiftShift
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 SwiftShift?
SwiftShift is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. Sweet window management for macOS. It has 651 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at pablopunk/SwiftShift.
Is SwiftShift free and open source?
Yes. SwiftShift'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 SwiftShift?
Homebrew: brew install --cask swift-shift. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: 1.5.0).
Is SwiftShift still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 25, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.