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penc · v1.0.0
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Trackpad-oriented window manager
brew install --cask penc 4
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Penc is a unique trackpad-oriented window manager for macOS that enhances productivity through gesture-based workflows. It benefits users who rely heavily on trackpad interactions for managing multiple windows.
Penc allows users to manage windows on macOS using trackpad gestures for resizing, moving, and organizing.
Maturity: The project has moderate activity with 1158 GitHub stars, though recent updates are limited.
Community: Reddit discussion is minimal, with only one post. Hacker News mentions are unrelated to the app itself.
Pros
- + Trackpad-oriented workflow improves efficiency for users who prefer gesture-based interactions.
- + GitHub popularity suggests a strong community interest.
- + Open-source with MIT license allows for transparency and customization.
Cons
- - Limited recent updates may indicate stagnation in development.
- - Sparse social discussion suggests lower community engagement.
Community Mentions
reddit
hackernews
Mar 2020 Creating a Pencil Effect in SVG
hackernews
hackernews
Oct 2017 Pencil and Paper Games
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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