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ShiftIt

Ch 186.6of 64 Window Management Software
  1. 1Runs onMac
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3PlatformsMac
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

ShiftIt is ranked #18 of 64 in window management software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.

ShiftIt plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free GPL v3 · macOS 14.6 or later · Apple Silicon or Intel Mac github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on window management software

Platforms
macOSgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
ShiftIt is a macOS window organizer that uses keyboard shortcuts to change window position and size.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Window layouts
Default actions move windows to screen halves and quarters, maximize, center, and toggle full screen.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Ultrawide support
Ultrawide monitor actions divide the screen into thirds or sixths.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Menu bar
The app installs in the menu bar, and its icon can be hidden in preferences.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Shortcut cycling
Repeated presses of a side-snapping shortcut can cycle a window through half-, one-third-, and two-thirds-screen sizes when enabled.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Updates
The project says it uses Sparkle 2.8 for secure automatic updates with EdDSA signing.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Permissions
ShiftIt requires macOS Accessibility permission to manage windows through its shortcuts.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Installation
The project instructs users to download a release, move ShiftIt.app to Applications, and grant Accessibility permission when prompted.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Release
The releases page lists ShiftIt 2.1.0 as the latest release and describes updates including Sparkle 2.8, Swift 6, and macOS 14.6+ support.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project describes ShiftIt as a tool for people who want to manage macOS window size and position with keyboard shortcuts.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The binary build is for macOS 14.6 or later and supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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