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glide · v0.2.16
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Tiling window manager with tree layouts
brew install --cask glide Conflicts with: glide-browser
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.2.1620d ago0.2.15→0.2.16
2mo ago0.2.14→0.2.15
3mo ago0.2.13→0.2.14
4mo ago0.2.12→0.2.13
6mo ago0.2.11→0.2.12
Review
Mar 10, 2026Glide is a unique tiling window manager for macOS that offers tree layouts, providing advanced control over window organization. It's ideal for users seeking efficient and customizable workspace management.
Glide manages windows using a tiling approach with tree layouts, enhancing workspace organization.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained, demonstrated by recent GitHub activity and a stable release.
Community: No direct community discussion found for Glide, though the name has appeared in unrelated contexts on Hacker News.
Pros
- + Efficient and reliable due to Rust implementation
- + Lightweight and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
- + Advanced window management features
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche appeal with potential learning curve
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