Snap windows into the right position with keyboard shortcuts or drag-to-edge. Free, open source, and lightweight.
brew tap mikusnuz/tap && brew install nudge-runLayouts
Every Layout You Need
Halves, quarters, thirds, and two-thirds. Arrange windows exactly how you want.
Left Half
Ctrl + Opt + Left
Right Half
Ctrl + Opt + Right
Maximize
Ctrl + Opt + Return
Bottom Left
Ctrl + Opt + J
Left Third
Ctrl + Opt + D
Center Third
Ctrl + Opt + F
Left Two Thirds
Ctrl + Opt + E
Bottom Half
Ctrl + Opt + Down
Bottom Right
Ctrl + Opt + K
Right Third
Ctrl + Opt + G
Center Two Thirds
Ctrl + Opt + R
Right Two Thirds
Ctrl + Opt + T
Restore
Ctrl + Opt + Backspace
Features
Built for Speed
Pure Swift, zero dependencies, minimal footprint.
Keyboard Shortcuts
19 customizable shortcuts for every layout. Fully remappable in settings.
Drag to Edge
Drag any window to the screen edge. A preview overlay shows exactly where it will land.
Multi-Monitor
Press the same shortcut twice to move windows across displays with smart mirroring.
Ignore Apps
Exclude specific apps from window management. Right from the menu bar.
Lightweight
Pure Swift and AppKit. No Electron, no frameworks, no background services eating your RAM.
Open Source
MIT licensed. No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. Inspect every line of code.
Shortcuts
All Keyboard Shortcuts
Fully customizable in settings.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Left Half | Ctrl Opt ← |
| Right Half | Ctrl Opt → |
| Top Half | Ctrl Opt ↑ |
| Bottom Half | Ctrl Opt ↓ |
| Top Left | Ctrl Opt U |
| Top Right | Ctrl Opt I |
| Bottom Left | Ctrl Opt J |
| Bottom Right | Ctrl Opt K |
| Left Third | Ctrl Opt D |
| Center Third | Ctrl Opt F |
| Right Third | Ctrl Opt G |
| Left Two Thirds | Ctrl Opt E |
| Center Two Thirds | Ctrl Opt R |
| Right Two Thirds | Ctrl Opt T |
| Maximize | Ctrl Opt Return |
| Center | Ctrl Opt C |
| Restore | Ctrl Opt Backspace |
| Next Display | Ctrl Opt Cmd → |
| Previous Display | Ctrl Opt Cmd ← |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nudge really free?
Yes. Nudge is 100% free and open source under the MIT license. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads. You can inspect every line of code on GitHub.
How does Nudge compare to Magnet or Rectangle?
Nudge offers the same core features — halves, quarters, thirds, multi-monitor, and customizable shortcuts. Unlike Magnet ($9.99), Nudge is completely free. Built with pure Swift/AppKit with zero dependencies, resulting in a smaller footprint under 1MB.
Does it work on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs?
Yes. Nudge ships as a universal binary supporting both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs. Requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later.
How do I install Nudge?
Via Homebrew: brew tap mikusnuz/tap && brew install nudge-run, or download the DMG from GitHub Releases. Signed and notarized by Apple.