AltTab is a free personalization app for Mac from indie developer lwouis. It is a task manager and switcher tool that’s inspired by how Windows handles and manages multiple windows using the Alt and Tab combo key shortcut. It replicates the look and feel of said function for macOS to try out and experience.

Switching like Windows

In a nutshell, AltTab takes the familiar app-switching implementation from Windows and creates a version of it for macOS users, and builds upon it. You can set a custom key combo shortcut to trigger it, and choose from three styles, which you can further customize to your liking. You can drag and drop items into it to create groups, and there’s a blacklist feature for apps you don’t want to appear in the carousel for privacy reasons.

There are also accessibility options you can check out, for things like enabling VoiceOver and sticky keys, adjusting window transparency, and more. Now, one thing to take note of before proceeding is that you will need to grant screen recording permission for window previews to work properly. Some users who value privacy will find this concerning, but it’s necessary for everything to work properly.

Even better than on Windows

To sum up, AltTab is an impressive utility tool that’s actually better than its source inspiration. It enhances the experience and utility of it all by giving you more control and customization options to play around with. Suffice it to say, this is a must-try for macOS users, helping improve productivity.