Scrollable tiling · window rules PRO

Stop rearranging windows. Start working.

FazerWM is the scrollable-tiling window manager for macOS. Windows never overlap. Each workspace is an infinite horizontal strip of columns that scrolls past the screen edge, with multiple independent workspaces per display. Every action works with keys, mouse, or trackpad.

Public beta·Free Pro trial·Apple Silicon · macOS 14+·Notarized
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Hyper+→  focus next columnstacked column, tiled or tabbednew windows open beside focus, scroll into view
Animations illustrative · FazerWM is instant
<1%average CPU
<100 MBaverage memory
40+remappable commands
∞columns per workspace
The headline features

What makes FazerWM different

Set it once

Rules and memory do the arranging: match windows by app or title, group them as tabs, and every display setup comes back exactly as you left it. All of it lives in a real settings app.

Window Rules

PRO

Match windows by app or title, then target workspace, display, group into named columns, set to be stacked or tabbed, and make floating or avoid mouse.

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Tabbed Columns

PRO

Toggle any column between vertically tiled and tabbed. Windows share space as vertical tab indicators.

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Dock & Undock Memory

Each display setup’s arrangement is remembered. Dock, undock, or wake from sleep: every window goes back to the monitor it belonged to. On a brand-new display setup, Pro rehomes every window by role.

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A Real Settings App

Every option lives in a polished settings app; you never have to touch a config file. Power users can still edit the YAML directly, with hot-reload on save.

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Stay in flow

Columns scroll and never shrink, new windows tile themselves, drags and chords share one grammar, switching is instant, and a focus ring marks the target.

Scrollable Columns

An infinite horizontal strip of window columns, each defaulting to settings based width. Focusing an off-screen column snaps it into view, so you can keep scrolling through more windows.

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Live Auto-Tiling

Every new window tiles as a new column right after the focused one. Off-screen columns are parked hidden, never shrunk to fit on screen.

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Drag & Drop

Drag a title bar to rearrange. Drop at a column edge to open a new column, above or below a window to stack vertically, or in the center to merge as a tab (Pro). Live indicators show where it will land.

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Keyboard ⇄ Mouse ⇄ Trackpad

Every layout move works three ways: a Hyper chord, a mouse drag, or a trackpad swipe configurable from settings. Split, insert, reorder, resize, or cross displays. Drag-to-tab, whole-column drags, and gestures are Pro.

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Recent Windows Switcher

An Alt-Tab-style overlay with live thumbnails in MRU order. Alt+` (grave) to switch windows from same app. Filter by All, Workspace, or Output; press S to search.

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Focus Ring

PRO

A colored ring or gradient around the focused window, with configurable width, radius, and color.

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Multi-monitor that doesn’t fight you

FazerWM's multiple display handling is a step up from macOS's defaults.

Multi-Monitor

Each display has its own workspaces and viewport, so switching one monitor never disturbs the others. Keybinds or drag to move windows and columns between displays. Pro adds intelligent rehoming of windows on multiple display setups.

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Workspace Overview

A bird's-eye view of every workspace with Metal-rendered thumbnails. Click a thumbnail to focus, or drag a window between workspaces and displays.

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Also included: column resizing · YAML config file · SketchyBar integration · fazerwmctl CLI

How it compares

A live tiler with a real GUI

Snap utilities move windows but don't keep them arranged. Open-source tilers keep them arranged, but you pay for it with config files and keyboard-only workflows. FazerWM keeps windows arranged, puts its settings in a GUI, gives you a visual overview, and you can control it with the mouse or the keyboard.

FazerWMSnap utilitiesOpen-source tilers
Live auto-tiling (reflows on every open / close)✓—✓
Scrollable columns that never shrink to fit✓—partial
Window rules with a GUI editor✓ PROpartialconfig file
Own workspace model (no macOS Spaces)✓—partial
Visual overview of every workspace✓——
Settings in a GUI, not a config file✓✓—

See the full feature-by-feature breakdown in the comparison guide.

✓
No SIP changesNo system hacks to install.
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Free to keepCore tiling stays after the trial.
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Works offlineRuns locally; net only for license check.
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One license, any of your MacsDeactivate on one to activate on another.
Free vs Pro

Fully usable free. Pro unlocks the rest.

Every install starts with a free Pro trial, with all features unlocked.

FeatureFreePro
Focused window location: Center mode + session toggle (hyper+c)NoYes
Pointer follows focusNoYes
Named workspacesNoYes
Coupled workspaces (sync across displays)NoYes
Cross-display wrapNoYes
Smart multi-display relocation on setup changePull to primaryRole-based remap
Remembered display setups2Unlimited
Focus ringNoYes
Tabbed columnsNoYes
Parked thumbnail FPS1 FPSUp to 60 FPS
Tab tooltip thumbnailsNoYes
Window rulesNoYes
Trackpad gesturesNoYes
Window center drop zone (merge as tab)NoYes

Full feature-by-feature comparison

After the trial, you keep

Infinite scrollable columns, independent workspaces, drag-and-drop layout, the visual overview, keyboard navigation, the recent-windows switcher, automatic dialog floating, and the YAML config.

Get started in 60 seconds

FazerWM is in public beta — every install gets a free Pro trial, and the core window manager stays free forever. Found a bug? Report it on GitHub.

1

Install FazerWM

Grab the beta from the releases page. Requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.

FazerWM app icon
2

Grant permissions

FazerWM needs Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions. The setup assistant guides you through it.

3

Learn the Hyper key

Press Right Shift + Right Option together to access every shortcut.

4

Take the tour

Get up to speed fast by following the Your First Hour with FazerWM walkthrough.

Frequently asked questions

What is the public beta?

FazerWM is free to download and use while it is in public beta. Every install starts a 30-day Pro trial with all features unlocked, and the core window manager stays free forever afterwards. Pricing and checkout arrive at launch.

My beta trial ended — how do I keep using Pro?

Purchasing is not available during the beta. If your 30-day trial runs out before launch, use the contact option in the app’s trial-ended dialog (it includes your device ID so we can help fast) or email us from the footer — we can extend your trial while the beta lasts. The free tiling features keep working either way.

What permissions does FazerWM need?

Accessibility (to observe and move windows) and Screen Recording (for live thumbnails in Overview and the Recent Windows Switcher). The setup assistant walks you through granting both.

Do I still need macOS Spaces?

No. FazerWM's independent per-display workspaces replace Spaces and Mission Control for day-to-day window management.

What happens when my subscription ends?

Every version released while you were subscribed keeps working forever, on the Macs that were set up on your license when it ended. You can remove Macs after that, but adding or re-adding one needs an active subscription — resubscribe (at loyalty pricing) to add Macs or get newer versions.

How many Macs can I use?

One license covers the Macs in your home — up to 5 at once. While your subscription is active you can deactivate a Mac and activate another any time. Need more than 5 at once? Write to us.

What is loyalty pricing?

From your first renewal, your subscription bills at a lower loyalty rate — $45 a year instead of $59. It is applied automatically, without codes or a new license key.

Can I move my license to another Mac?

Yes, while your subscription is active: deactivate in Settings → Pro on one Mac and activate it on another, up to 5 Macs at once. After your subscription ends, the Macs that were set up keep working and you can remove them, but activating a new or previously removed Mac requires resubscribing.

Does FazerWM work offline?

Yes. Tiling, workspaces, and window rules all run locally. You only need an internet connection to validate a Pro license or start the trial.

Does FazerWM animate window moves?

No. Every layout change applies instantly, with no transition animations to wait out. The animations on this website are slowed down so the moves are readable; the app itself just snaps.