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v1.6.10 October 11, 2026

  • Improved Window Switcher startup speed by 30%.
  • Improved search in the vertical Window Switcher: press Space to activate search, or start typing keywords to search directly.
  • Improved original window previews with support for the Display P3 color gamut.
  • Precisely calculated Dock Preview positioning for consistent placement across different Dock icon magnification levels.
  • Added French language support.

v1.6.9 October 9, 2026

  • The Dock can now stay visible during Dock Preview even when Dock auto-hide is enabled.
  • Improved Window Switcher startup speed.
  • When previewing the selected window at its original position, its Space is now shown in the top-left corner.
  • Fixed known issues reported by users.

v1.6.8 October 1, 2026

  • Improved the overall experience and performance of Window Switcher and Dock Preview.
  • Fixed some known issues.

v1.6.7 September 26, 2026

  • Improved gesture and mouse interactions in Window Switcher and Dock Preview.
  • Fixed issues when opening Window Switcher with three- or four-finger gestures.
  • Fixed an issue where the Tab focus state sometimes failed to refresh correctly after exiting Mission Control.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented window states from refreshing correctly.

v1.6.6 September 24, 2026

  • Added a Dock icon click behavior option to hide or unhide the application.
  • Added an option to skip floating windows during directional focus.
  • Fixed some compatibility issues on macOS 27.
  • Fixed an issue where macOS New Siri windows could not be managed.
  • Fixed an issue where inactive windows might not be draggable when dragging from anywhere in the window.

v1.6.5 September 12, 2026

  • Fixed an instant switching spaces issue on macOS 27 RC.
  • Improved the Dock preview experience.

v1.6.4 September 10, 2026

  • Adopted the standard macOS traffic-light button style for window previews
  • Improved the interaction experience for native window previews
  • Fixed an issue where clicking the Dock icon could not hide windows on other screens
  • Fixed an incorrect hover area when Dock icon magnification was set too high
  • Fixed an issue preventing the window switcher from being clicked with certain modifier key settings

v1.6.3 September 7, 2026

  • Added more style and color customization options for Liquid Glass
  • Added support for repositioning the Space Indicator
  • Fixed an issue where the process failed to exit after closing the last window
  • Fixed other known issues

v1.6.2 September 1, 2026

  • Added a one-click option to bring all floating windows to the front.
  • Added a Liquid Glass background effect option for workspaces.
  • Snap mode now supports multiple full-screen windows simultaneously.
  • Added support for manually dragging tab groups and swapping them across displays.
  • Added workspace template: Arc, Dia.
  • Improved overall performance and stability.
  • Fixed incorrect window indexing in multi-tab windows.
  • Fixed an issue when switching Spaces on macOS 27.
  • Resolved other known issues.

v1.5.10 August 23, 2026

  • Fixed a black screen issue when switching Spaces on macOS 27
  • Improved window transition animations in the window switcher and Dock previews
  • Improved window responsiveness when resizing
  • Fixed an issue that could accidentally trigger FillScreen
  • Fixed window management for windows with an empty Bundle Identifier

v1.5.9 August 21, 2026

  • Added per-window launch command configuration for apps in workspaces.
  • Fixed multiple workspace-related issues.
  • Fixed an issue where windows were not tiled correctly after exiting full screen.

v1.5.8 August 13, 2026

  • Fixed several issues related to fill-screen.

v1.5.7 August 12, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where filled-screen window could unexpectedly exit filled-screen mode in certain cases.

v1.5.6 August 10, 2026

  • Fixed an issue preventing instant Space switching on macOS 27
  • Fixed a crash
  • FillScreen now respects the Gap setting

v1.5.5 August 6, 2026

  • Added left and right tiling in Snap Mode: drag a window to the left or right edge of the screen to snap it.
  • Fixed several issues in Snap Mode.
  • Fixed an issue where Electron apps could disappear from tab groups.
  • Fixed an IME quick search issue in the vertical Window Switcher.

v1.5.4 August 3, 2026

  • Improved handling when dragging tabs out into a window, preventing split actions from triggering immediately
  • Fixed several known issues and improved stability

v1.5.3 July 29, 2026

  • Improved reliability of in-app tab switching detection.
  • Fixed several state issues caused by connecting or disconnecting external displays.
  • The preview window now uses a hand cursor.

v1.5.2 July 25, 2026

  • Workspace now remembers single-window floating and Fill Screen states.
  • Fixed an issue where the tab bar could occasionally move to another Space.
  • Reworked drag and resize from anywhere for smoother interactions.
  • Renamed “Equalize Windows” to “Balance Windows,” with dynamic balancing for windows arranged in the same direction.

v1.5.1 July 20, 2026

  • Improved window switching: selecting a window from Dock previews or the Window Switcher now immediately switches to its Space.
  • Fixed issues with floating windows and Single Window Float mode during workspace restoration.
  • Fixed incorrect remembered window positions in Single Window Float mode.

v1.5.0 July 20, 2026

New Features

  • Added Workspace for restoring your working environment with one click. Workspaces support browser URLs, document paths, Shell commands, and AppleScript, with faster multi-window restoration.
  • Added three- and four-finger gestures for opening the Window Switcher.
  • Added mouse wheel actions for Dock icons, plus a Hide App action in Extra Actions.
  • Added a media player to Dock previews.
  • Added support for rearranging window layouts by dragging tab labels.
  • Added independent gap and screen-edge settings for each display.
  • Redesigned window transition animations in Auto Flow mode.
  • Added a reminder when “Displays have separate Spaces” is disabled.

Major Fixes and Improvements

  • Rebuilt the layout engine to make window management more stable and reliable.
  • Improved recovery after sleep and wake, including window management state, layout, window positions, and the Space Indicator.
  • Fixed layout issues involving Mission Control, Fill Screen, and preferSplit / preferTabbed.
  • Fixed layout disruption when creating, switching, or closing tabs in tabbed windows.
  • Fixed cases where window management state or layouts could be lost.
  • Fixed tab bar flickering and duplicate tab bars.
  • Fixed keyboard shortcut issues and restored the missing Save button in Window Filter settings on older macOS versions.
  • Improved Window Switcher launch speed and multi-window Workspace restoration performance.
  • Refined Dock preview and triangle-menu hover detection to reduce accidental activation.
  • Fixed unexpected haptic feedback and improved overall stability.

v1.2.4 May 29, 2026

  • Added support for splitting windows on the same display.
  • Improved automatic flow layout: when Split is prioritized, new windows now enter Split correctly instead of occasionally switching to Tab mode.
  • Single-window floating mode now remembers each window’s position individually instead of sharing one position per display.
  • Fixed an issue where the highlighted window border might not refresh correctly.
  • Fixed a layout disorder issue after waking from sleep in certain scenarios.
  • Fixed an issue where some subprocess windows could not be managed.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause shortcuts to stop working.
  • Improved layout refresh responsiveness after closing windows.

v1.2.3 May 22, 2026

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash.
  • Fixed compatibility issues with HyperKey.
  • Fixed an occasional error in window minimum size calculation.
  • Fixed an issue where the active window was not correctly highlighted when switching Spaces.

v1.2.2 May 20, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where windows from some apps could not be managed correctly after a cold launch.

v1.2.1 May 19, 2026

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash.
  • Fixed an issue where tabs could display incorrectly in certain cases.

v1.2.0 May 18, 2026

  • Added feature: Single-window Floating.
  • Fixed an issue where window groups could be rebuilt after sleep when “Prefer Tabbed” was enabled.
  • Fixed an issue where some windows could occasionally fail to be managed in Auto Flow mode.
  • Adjusted “Drag anywhere in the window” behavior so the active window no longer switches immediately after pressing a modifier key.

v1.1.2 May 14, 2026

  • Fixed window management issues in certain scenarios
  • Improved core engine performance for smoother operation
  • Enhanced stability after waking from system sleep

v1.1.1 May 12, 2026

  • Added highlight border for the active window with customizable styles.
  • Fixed a potential window layout issue after system sleep.
  • Improved hover behavior for the window switcher and Dock previews.

v1.1.0 May 2, 2026

  • Added new Tab interactions: split windows, merge into tabs, and swap windows.
  • Fixed occasional Tab label mismatches across multiple Spaces.
  • Fixed incorrect window state handling when windows are fullscreen or apps are hidden.
  • Fixed an issue where inactive windows could not snap when dragged with modifier keys in snapping mode.

v1.0.3 April 29, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where fill-screen windows could not be split
  • Fixed an issue where some windows could occasionally not be managed after using fill-screen

v1.0.2 April 28, 2026

  • Added a shortcut to fill the window to the screen, defaulting to Control + Option + F.
  • Optimized the Tangrid window management engine for better performance and stability.
  • Added support for switching windows by hovering while dragging tabs.
  • Improved Liquid Glass style settings for Dock Preview, Window Switcher, and Flow Tab, with support for Light and Dark modes.
  • Improved window preview hide animations to reduce flickering during fast switching.
  • Fixed issues related to Snap resize, maximize, and fullscreen restore.

v1.0.1 April 23, 2026

  • Optimized underlying performance to improve overall smoothness and reduce stuttering
  • Added a blacklist mode for quitting the app after closing the last window

🎉 v1.0.0 is officially live April 21, 2026

  • Official release is now available. Thanks to all our beta testers for your support and feedback.
  • Added support for quitting the app after closing the last window
  • Added in-app language selection support

v0.14.12 April 21, 2026

  • Fixed an underlying issue to improve the responsiveness and stability of mouse and keyboard input.

v0.14.11 April 19, 2026

  • Improved underlying event handling for better overall stability.

v0.14.10 April 15, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where double-clicking the title bar could cause fullscreen mode to exit unexpectedly
  • Fixed a potential issue that could cause the app to become unresponsive
  • Added a Reset Settings button for Window Switcher and Dock previews

v0.14.9 April 13, 2026

  • Improved overall stability across multiple features and modules
  • Optimized app performance for a smoother experience
  • Added support for German, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese

v0.14.8 April 10, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where fullscreen windows could fail to join tabs correctly in Tab Mode in some cases
  • Added support for closing tabs with a middle click
  • Improved tab background rendering to prevent unexpected darkening in Light Mode with dark wallpapers
  • Added layout rotation and mirroring to Flow Mode
  • Improved automatic window arrangement in Flow Mode for a more comfortable and natural layout

v0.14.7 April 8, 2026

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash
  • Added support for running Tangrid independently across multiple system accounts
  • Refined the UX and visual details of the flashing border
  • Improved the Dock preview UI when the preview window is narrow
  • Optimized window behavior after waking from sleep to reduce unexpected jumping

v0.14.6 April 4, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where window transition animations could be triggered unexpectedly
  • Improved Dock preview interactions to prevent accidental activation of live window positions while moving the cursor
  • Improved the reliability of focused window actions

v0.14.5 March 31, 2026

  • Fixed a visual issue with tabs when switching system appearance
  • Resolved an issue where tab previews might occasionally remain visible
  • Improved the stability of window switching

v0.14.4 March 30, 2026

  • Tabbed Layout: Windows of similar sizes now automatically group into tabs.
  • Performance: Improves Cmd + Tab responsiveness and optimizes overall CPU and memory usage.
  • UI Improvements: Adds a yellow overlay to minimized window previews for clearer status indication.
  • Bug Fixes: Resolves an issue that may cause the app to quit unexpectedly.

v0.14.3 March 28, 2026

  • Added a new Auto Flow Layout option, with support for Prefer Split, Prefer Tabbed, Auto-tab Small Splits.
  • Improving the tab UX.
  • Improved rounded window borders to perfect match different window corner radii.
  • Fixed an issue where keyboard shortcuts for switching the focused window could fail when tabbed and split layouts were used together.
  • Improved the stability of tabbed and split layouts.
  • Fixed a bug where window previews could occasionally fail to dismiss correctly.

v0.14.2 March 26, 2026

  • Refined the tabbed interface to improve interaction consistency and predictability.
  • Added window preview support to the Window Switcher, Dock previews, and tabs. Disabled by default.

v0.14.1 March 25, 2026

  • Refreshed app icon
  • Improved Tab Mode stability to reduce unexpected exits after sleep and similar scenarios

v0.14.0 March 24, 2026

  • New:Added tabbed mode to Auto Tiling
    • Introduced two shortcut key sets for tabbed mode
    • Window movement and focus switching shortcuts now support tabbed mode
    • Refined drag interactions in Auto Tiling for a more intuitive tabbed mode experience
  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where some shortcuts remained active after disabling the window manager

v0.13.9 March 20, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where the window switcher did not default to the second item during app startup
  • Reduced window border thickness on macOS versions below 26
  • Fixed an issue where Adobe Premiere was not managed correctly

v0.13.8 March 19, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where switching windows could incorrectly activate a non-target window
  • Improved animation consistency when restoring from minimization or creating a new window, now matching window movement animations
  • Fixed an issue in Snap mode where auto-arrange did not correctly handle windows in the floating window list

v0.13.7 March 17, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where the window switcher could select the wrong default window after using Cmd + Q
  • Improved the stability of window management state, especially after closing tabs in multi-tab windows (eg: Ghostty)

v0.13.6 March 16, 2026

  • Improved window resizing: +/- shortcuts now work in all modes, with added support for resizing windows using modifier keys + mouse wheel
  • Fixed an issue where windows could fail to be managed properly after wake in some cases
  • Fixed a window offset issue in Snap mode when pressing ⌘⇧R repeatedly
  • Fixed an issue in Snap mode where some multi-tab windows would fail to snap

v0.13.5 March 13, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where the Auto Arrange Windows feature was not displayed

v0.13.4 March 13, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where “Move Window to Space/Display” shortcut changes did not take effect immediately
  • Fixed incorrect window counts in the window switcher and Dock previews after repeatedly closing and reopening windows
  • Fixed issues where some features could start or stop incorrectly when window management was disabled
  • Added automatic window arrangement to Snap mode, default shortcut Cmd + Shift + R
  • Updated the `Cmd + `` window switching order to match macOS system behavior

v0.13.3 March 11, 2026

  • Added support for Cmd + Q, Cmd + W, and Cmd + M shortcuts in the Window Switcher and Dock Preview.
  • Fixed an issue where some windows did not reappear in the Window Switcher and Dock Preview after being closed and reopened.

v0.13.2 March 9, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where disabling the window management module could unexpectedly affect window behavior
  • Improved support for combined modifier keys in the window switcher and drag modifier settings

v0.13.1 March 7, 2026

  • Added a Dock click behavior option to minimize apps with a single window (Windows-like behavior).
  • Improved Window Switcher to correctly display windows from multi-process app groups (e.g., Steam, Minecraft).
  • Fixed an issue where window actions could incorrectly snap back to the original desktop in specific scenarios.
  • Enhanced focus-switching stability to reduce occasional switching failures.

v0.13.0 March 5, 2026

New

  • Added macOS traffic-light controls (close/minimize/fullscreen) to window preview cards, with configurable left/right placement for both Window Switcher and Dock Preview.
  • Enhanced Window Switcher interactions: use Cmd + number for quick row selection, and / to toggle search focus in vertical mode.
  • Added cyclic move for focused windows across Spaces and Screens (wrap-around at boundaries).
  • Improved menu bar workflow: added status bar menu visibility toggle and better settings window activation behavior in menu-bar mode.

Improvements

  • Made Window Switcher layout more responsive across display sizes, especially on smaller screens.
  • Improved fullscreen state tracking and preview refresh timing to reduce visual glitches during fullscreen transitions.
  • Upgraded Snap move interactions with clearer drop behaviors: insert, replace/swap, and top-edge fullscreen targeting.
  • Refined Snap move/resize internals for more stable edge handling and candidate resolution.

Fixes

  • Fixed Dock hover preview not triggering when Dock is at the bottom and the pointer is on another display.
  • Fixed Flow mode restore behavior so unminimized windows are placed near their prior location more reliably.
  • Fixed accidental hover triggers during scrolling when the pointer itself does not move.
  • Fixed multiple Snap resize edge cases to improve final sizing accuracy and reduce rebound issues.

Behavior Changes

  • Window rules are now Flow-centric: rules are editable/effective in Auto Flow mode, and Snap-rule logic has been removed.

v0.12.1 February 27, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where drag modifier keys interfered with modifier + left-click.
  • Fixed an issue where Fn did not work as a drag modifier key.
  • Fixed an issue in Assist Snap mode where mouse modifier + right-drag could not resize windows.

v0.12.0 February 26, 2026

  • Added a new Mouse Modifier Key for moving and resizing windows from anywhere.
  • Holding the drag modifier key now lets you drag a window from any position.
  • Added shortcut conflict alerts to help identify and resolve keybinding issues.
  • Fixed an issue where windows could occasionally become unmanaged.
  • The dropdown menu now lists all shortcuts.
  • Improved reliability when moving windows to desktops or displays via shortcuts.

v0.11.1 February 24, 2026

  • Improved: Fixed an issue where mouse highlight in window preview could behave incorrectly after closing a window.
  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where Move to Space shortcuts did not work for some app windows.
  • Added: New window switcher scope option to show only windows on the current active desktop.
  • Added: Added keyboard shortcuts for quick window resizing.

v0.11.0 February 21, 2026

  • New: Added support for customizable keyboard shortcuts to move the current window to specific displays or Desktop Spaces.
  • Improved: Enhanced the overall stability and performance of the window management engine.
  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where the Cmd + ` shortcut exhibited inconsistent behavior during window switching.

v0.10.8 February 12, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where using cmd+` incorrectly triggered all window switchers
  • Fixed an occasional issue in Snap mode where releasing the mouse failed to place the window correctly

v0.10.7 February 11, 2026

  • Fixed mouse hover preview window delay on certain devices
  • Added window effect Toggle: Window movement animations, Border flash when switching between tiled and floating modes

v0.10.6 February 11, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where window previews would fail for windows positioned outside the screen bounds
  • Added an exclusion list for the Auto-Center Window on Open feature, allowing specific windows to opt out of automatic centering
  • Improved window layout behavior: windows smaller than the minimum size threshold now automatically expand and push adjacent windows forward to minimize overlap

v0.10.5 February 9, 2026

  • Window Switcher: Added an option to automatically move the cursor to the target window.
  • Improved the stability of layout refresh behavior.
  • Fixed multiple known issues reported by users.
  • Reduced the app package size.

v0.10.4 February 6, 2026

  • Fixed an issue where the Esc key input could be swallowed.
  • Improved the stability of layout refreshes.

v0.10.3 February 6, 2026

  • Fixed the issue where switching between multiple tabs could result in empty placeholders being left.
  • Fixed the problem where quitting the app using cmd + q still left a blank placeholder.
  • Brave Browser can now be tiled properly without issues.

v0.10.2 February 5, 2026

  • Fixed a bug where layouts would not work properly in multi-monitor scenarios
  • Fixed a bug where refresh would occasionally fail after app process termination
  • Cmd+Tab now supports mouse scroll for window switching, configurable in mouse actions
  • Fixed unexpected scrolling when selecting with mouse in Cmd+Tab vertical mode
  • Added application blacklist feature for Cmd+Tab
  • Fixed unhandled mouse gesture actions in Cmd+Tab vertical mode
  • Fixed visual anomaly where Dock bar would disappear but preview window would remain visible when clicking on a full-screen app's dock icon
  • Fixed issue where diagonal mouse movements would trigger preview of adjacent applications in Dock preview window
  • Added Esc key support to exit Dock preview window

v0.10.1 February 3, 2026

  • Fixed anomalies when centering windows via shortcut in auto-tiling mode
  • Improved guidance and settings for window switcher vertical mode
  • Optimized UI for vertical mode window switcher

v0.10.0 February 2, 2026

  • Window switcher and Dock preview now support mouse and trackpad gestures with over a dozen configurable actions
  • Dock preview and switcher now support dynamic thumbnail refresh and minimized state display
  • When Option-drag is enabled, the system's Option+left-click function to hide previous window is dynamically disabled; it restores when switching to other modifier keys

v0.9.3 January 29, 2026

  • Optimized Cmd+Tab loading speed

v0.9.2 January 28, 2026

  • Fixed bug where windows were not handled correctly after Cmd+H in auto-layout mode
  • Fixed several bugs in WindowSwitcher list mode
  • Removed the 5-window limitation for Dock preview
  • Fixed various issues on macOS 15

v0.9.1 January 27, 2026

  • Added middle-click and right-click action options for Dock preview
  • Cmd+Tab now supports Cmd+` to select previous item
  • Fixed bug where shortcut cancellation would not be remembered
  • Fixed bug where switching between Snap/Tiling modes would not reset correctly

v0.9.0 January 27, 2026

  • Added window switcher list mode (with search)
  • Added window fine-tuning: auto-center newly opened windows
  • Fixed reported bugs

v0.8.7 January 22, 2026

  • Fixed bug where layout would fail when adding or removing monitors
  • Fixed bug where apps with startup dialogs could not auto-layout
  • Continued optimization of the complete snap assist experience

v0.8.6 January 21, 2026

  • Improved window group stability, fixed window misalignment issues across multiple spaces

v0.8.5 January 21, 2026

  • Fixed several layout-related bugs caused by underlying architecture changes
  • Fixed bug where conflicts with other apps caused layout to fail slowly

v0.8.4 January 20, 2026

  • Added: Click Dock icon to minimize active window

v0.8.3 January 20, 2026

  • Fixed ghost window bug that could occur in apps like WeChat
  • Fixed bug where auto-tiling windows were not working in snap assist mode
  • Overall optimization of interaction experience when dragging with modifier keys in snap assist mode
  • Fixed tiling issues with software like Adobe Illustrator

v0.8.2 January 18, 2026

  • New windows no longer flicker when not in tiled state
  • Fixed bug where regrouping after layout block dissolution could result in unexpected orientation
  • Small windows can now be moved into large windows to split them even in tiled state

v0.8.0 January 18, 2026

  • Refactored layout engine to use BSP (Binary Space Partitioning) layout
  • Changed default floating/tiling mode to snap assist/auto-flow layout
  • Added onboarding guide

v0.7.0 January 10, 2026

  • Added: Dock preview
  • Redesigned Cmd+Tab UI to maintain consistent style with Dock preview
  • Multiple liquid glass effects available
  • Customizable preview window size

v0.6.3 January 7, 2026

  • Greatly improved window stability
  • Added two sets of four-directional shortcuts: focus window and move window
  • Unified transition animation design for tiling/floating mode switching

v0.6.0 January 5, 2026

  • Added: Single window auto-float option (enabled by default)
  • Added: Real-time calculation of minimum window size to prevent windows from exceeding screen bounds whenever possible
  • Added: Pick window menu button
  • Added: Equalize windows menu button and shortcut
  • Added: New window placement position option
  • Optimized: Spacing parameter adjustments now take effect in real-time
  • Optimized: Transition animations for floating windows
  • Optimized: Logic for remembering floating window positions
  • Optimized: Preset multiple floating window rules
  • Fixed: Issue where diagonal window resizing was not responsive

v0.5.5 January 3, 2026

  • Fixed bug that could intercept arrow keys
  • Correct refresh now occurs after dragging windows to different desktops in Mission Control
  • Added sticky window mode option for window switching

v0.5.3 December 31, 2025

  • Shortcut recording no longer triggers corresponding actions

v0.5.2 December 31, 2025

  • Added permission management page to resolve bug where app had no effect on first launch
  • Fixed several shortcut issues
  • Fixed issue where full-screen windows would not tile in certain scenarios
  • Fixed occasional bug where newly created windows would not tile
  • Adjusted switcher UI for Light mode
  • Added Cmd+Shift+Tab for reverse switching