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1 more ways to get Contexts
Package managers
- Homebrew
brew install --cask contexts
About Contexts
Contexts switches between individual application windows on macOS. Pressing Control-Space opens a search where a few characters from an app name or window title pick a window. Matching accepts non-consecutive characters and prioritises acronyms, so frequently used windows can be reached in two keystrokes.
It also offers an improved Command-Tab, a sidebar listing windows and a quick gesture, with features for multiple spaces and displays. Version 3.9 works on macOS Ventura, Sonoma and Sequoia.
Strengths
- Fast fuzzy search by app name or window title
- Sidebar and gesture switching in addition to Command-Tab
- Handles multiple spaces and displays
Limitations
- Mac only
- Paid after the trial
Details
- Pricing
- Paid$9.99 licence with a free trial.
- License
- Proprietary
- Platforms
- macOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Mac users with many windows who want to switch by typing
- Categories
- Window tools, App launchers
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to Contexts
Compare allSoftware that can replace Contexts for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
Witch
A macOS switcher that moves between individual windows and tabs, not just applications.
Witch is also paid after the trial and switches between Mac windows and tabs, with multiple independently configured switchers in horizontal, vertical or menu bar layouts.
AltTab
Brings the Windows-style Alt-Tab window switcher to macOS.
AltTab is free and open source under GPL-3.0, switching between individual Mac windows with live thumbnail previews, but it has no fuzzy search sidebar or gestures.
rcmd
A macOS app switcher that focuses or launches apps with the right Command key and a letter.
rcmd switches apps with the right Command key and a letter plus fuzzy search across windows, as freemium software with some features in Pro.
DockDoor
Shows window previews when hovering macOS Dock icons, plus an Alt-Tab switcher.
DockDoor is free under GPL-3.0 and shows window previews on Dock icons plus an Alt-Tab switcher, with extra features in the separately sold DockDoor Pro.
Contexts as an alternative
Listings that name Contexts as an alternative.
Manico
A macOS app for launching and switching applications with Option and number key shortcuts.
Contexts switches between individual windows with fuzzy search, a sidebar and gestures, and is also paid after the trial.
Similar software
Related functionality, not necessarily a direct replacement.
Mission Control Plus
A macOS utility that adds close buttons and keyboard shortcuts to Mission Control.
HazeOver
A macOS app that dims background windows automatically so the active window stands out.
Alt-Tab Terminator
A replacement for the Windows Alt+Tab switcher with search, live previews and keyboard or mouse navigation.
Switcheroo
Find an open Windows application by typing its title.
rofi
A keyboard-driven window switcher, application launcher and dmenu replacement for Linux desktops.
