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yabai tiles and manages windows on macOS using binary space partitioning.
About Yabai
Yabai is an open-source tiling window manager for macOS, hosted as a public GitHub repository. It operates as an extension to macOS’s native window manager, using a binary space partitioning algorithm to automatically arrange open windows in a tiled layout.
The utility lets users control windows, desktop spaces, and displays via a command line interface, and supports custom keyboard shortcuts when paired with tools like skhd. Additional built-in features include focus-follows-mouse functionality, the ability to disable animations for space switching, and support for creating more than 16 desktop spaces. It is designed for macOS users who want automated, customizable window management and are comfortable working with command line configuration.
Key features
- Automatically tiles windows using binary space partitioning
- Command line interface for controlling windows, spaces, and displays
- Supports custom keyboard shortcuts via skhd and similar tools
- Includes focus-follows-mouse functionality
- Allows disabling space switch animations
- Supports creating more than 16 desktop spaces
Best for: It is best suited for macOS users comfortable with command line configuration who want automated, customizable tiling window management.
Good for
- Open source and free to use
- Granular control over windows, spaces, and displays
- Integrates with macOS's native window manager instead of replacing it
- Supports extensive custom configuration via command line
Watch out for
- Requires granting Accessibility API permission to function
- Requires disabling default macOS Mission Control settings for reliable operation
- NSDocument-based app windows (e.g. Terminal, Finder tabs) have limited compatibility
Yabai at a glance
- Website
- github.com/koekeishiya/yabai
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Yabai FAQ
Is yabai free to use?
Yes, yabai is open source and available for free via its public GitHub repository.
What macOS versions are compatible with yabai?
yabai supports macOS Big Sur 11.0.0 or later on Intel, and macOS Monterey 12.0.0 or later on Apple Silicon.
Can I use custom keyboard shortcuts with yabai?
Yes, yabai supports custom keyboard shortcuts when paired with tools like skhd or other third-party shortcut utilities.
What permissions does yabai require to run?
yabai requires Accessibility API permission to function, and Screen Recording permission only if window animations are enabled.
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