ContextSwitcher

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A macOS menu bar utility for managing multiple development contexts by hiding/showing app windows.

Demo

contextswitcher_2x.mov

Features

• Save current window layouts as named workspaces
• Switch between workspaces instantly from the menu bar
• Global keyboard shortcuts to switch workspaces from any app
• Selectively show/hide individual windows (e.g., specific IntelliJ projects)
• Floating HUD panel for quick access
• Restore all hidden apps with one click

Download

Platform	Download
macOS 14+ (Apple Silicon)	ContextSwitcher-1.2.0-arm64.dmg

After downloading, open the DMG and drag ContextSwitcher.app to /Applications.

macOS Gatekeeper warning: Since the app is not signed, macOS may show a warning. Use one of these workarounds:

• Right-click ContextSwitcher.app in Finder → Open
• Or run in Terminal: xattr -cr /Applications/ContextSwitcher.app

Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/minsang-alt/contextSwitcher.git
cd ContextSwitcher
./scripts/install.sh

Setup

After launching, grant Accessibility permission:

1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
2. Add ContextSwitcher and toggle it ON

Note: Accessibility permission resets after each rebuild. Toggle it OFF then ON again.

Usage

1. Arrange your windows, then click the menu bar icon → + to capture a workspace
2. Name it and select which apps/windows to include
3. Click a workspace name to switch contexts
4. Click Show All Apps to restore everything

License

GPL-3.0. See LICENSE for details.