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amethyst · v0.24.3 • auto-updates
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Automatic tiling window manager similar to xmonad
brew install --cask amethyst 839
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Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.24.31mo ago0.24.2→0.24.3
Review
Mar 10, 2026Amethyst is a tiling window manager for macOS inspired by xmonad, offering automatic window organization and keyboard-driven workflow. It's ideal for developers and power users seeking efficient window management.
Amethyst automatically tiles windows, organizing them into a grid layout to enhance productivity and focus.
Maturity: The project is mature with strong community support, as evidenced by 16k GitHub stars and active development.
Community: Amethyst has garnered significant positive attention on Hacker News and Reddit, with users praising its functionality and ease of use despite some reported bugs.
Pros
- + Inspired by xmonad, offering familiar tiling features
- + Open-source and actively maintained
- + Strong community and developer support
Cons
- - Some users report issues with fullscreen mode and app space management
- - Requires adjustment to get used to tiling workflows
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