Snap with intent
Use grid positions, halves, thirds, and fill behavior to put the active window where it belongs without rebuilding the whole desktop.
Use-case guide
macOS window manager with snapping and auto layouts
Tangrid is designed for the workflow behind that search: snap a window into place, let Auto Flow keep the rest of the layout organized, then find the exact window again with visual switching, vertical search, or Dock preview.
Why this category matters
Snapping solves placement. Auto layouts solve what happens next.
Many Mac window managers do one side well: manual snapping or strict automatic tiling. Tangrid combines both so users can choose the right amount of structure for each workspace.
Keep layouts moving
Auto Flow uses BSP-style layout behavior so new windows can join an organized structure instead of making the desktop drift out of shape.
Recover the right window
Window switching, vertical search, and Dock previews help users land on a specific browser, terminal, document, or editor window.
How Tangrid differs
A practical alternative to single-purpose Mac window tools
Compared with snapping-only apps
Tools like Magnet and Rectangle are often enough when placement is the only problem. Tangrid is built for the next layer too: switching, previews, search, and ongoing layout cleanup.
Compared with keyboard-first tilers
AeroSpace-style workflows work well for users who want deterministic tiling and configuration. Tangrid keeps automatic layouts but adds a visual layer for mouse, preview, Dock, and search-heavy workflows.
Best fit
Tangrid is a strong fit when a user wants one macOS app for snapping, automatic layouts, window switching, vertical search, Dock preview, multi-display work, and macOS Space movement.