Tech riderRev. 19 Sept 2026
AeroSpace
- 1Runs onMac
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3PlatformsMac
- 4Application rulesYes
- 5Virtual desktop controlsYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
AeroSpace is ranked #13 of 64 in window management software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS.
Compared on window management software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Platforms
- macOSgithub.com
- Application rules
- Yesgithub.com
- Virtual desktop controls
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Product
- AeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Window layouts
- It arranges windows using a tree based model with tiles, accordion, and floating layouts.nikitabobko.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Workspaces
- It emulates virtual workspaces instead of relying on native macOS Spaces.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- It uses a plain text TOML configuration and provides a command line interface with shell completion.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Callbacks can run commands when windows, focus, or workspaces change, including rules that place apps on specified workspaces.nikitabobko.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Integration
- A workspace change callback can trigger Sketchybar and pass it the focused workspace name.nikitabobko.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Multi monitor support
- Workspaces are shared across monitors, and each workspace has an assigned monitor.nikitabobko.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The project says AeroSpace is not notarized by Apple, and that its Homebrew installation script removes the quarantine attribute.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The AeroSpace binary runs on macOS 13 or later.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Project status
- AeroSpace is in public beta; the project says breaking changes may occur before version 1.0.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project asks users to start with GitHub Discussions rather than filing issues directly.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project targets advanced users and developers and describes itself as keyboard centric.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Layouts
- It provides horizontal and vertical tile layouts and horizontal and vertical accordion layouts.nikitabobko.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
- CLI
- Users can bind keys to AeroSpace commands or run commands through its CLI.nikitabobko.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Multi-monitor
- The project describes its multi-monitor support as i3-like and lets users assign workspaces to monitors.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Callbacks can run commands when the focused workspace changes, with the guide showing an example that notifies SketchyBar.nikitabobko.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Custom clients
- A documented Unix-domain socket protocol allows custom clients such as status bars, editor plugins, and scripts to interact with AeroSpace.nikitabobko.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Notarization
- The project states that AeroSpace is not notarized by Apple and documents removing the quarantine attribute for manual installation.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The AeroSpace binary runs on macOS 13 or later.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Maturity
- AeroSpace is in public beta, and the project says breaking changes may occur before version 1.0.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/nikitabobko/AeroSpace· checked 4 Oct 2026
- nikitabobko.github.io/AeroSpace/guide· checked 4 Oct 2026