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Rectangle

Move and resize windows on macOS using keyboard shortcuts and snap areas.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars38.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Window SnappingMacos ProductivityKeyboard ShortcutsProductivityWindow Manager
Overview

Why consider Rectangle?

Rectangle is an open-source window manager application for macOS written in Swift. It lets users organize multiple app windows into halves, thirds, quadrants, or maximized displays using keyboard shortcuts, menu bar actions, or drag-to-edge snapping.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Rectangle

Rectangle replaces paid macOS window tiling utilities with super-fast keyboard shortcuts and gesture snapping.

Quickstart

bash
1brew install --cask rectangle
  1. Launch Rectangle and grant macOS Accessibility permissions.
  2. Use Ctrl+Option+Left/Right Arrow to tile windows to halves.
  3. Use Ctrl+Option+Enter to maximize.
  4. Drag windows to screen edges to snap into corners or split views.

Rectangle is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Rectangle FAQs

Rectangle is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Rectangle is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Rectangle is listed as an alternative to BetterSnapTool. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.