MacsyZones

What MacsyZones is

MacsyZones is a macOS window-management companion that organizes windows into snap zones. You can create custom grid or overlapping layouts, then place windows by dragging with the Snap Key or using right click. The app remembers preferred layouts for each screen and workspace combination and changes those preferences when the combination changes. Quick Snapper adds keyboard shortcuts and arrow-key navigation for selecting windows, moving through zones and layouts, and snapping a selected window. Snap Resize aligns window edges with resizers between zones. MacsyZones is open source under GPL-3.0 and can be installed with Homebrew using `brew install --cask macsyzones`. The maker offers free download and use, while a paid one-time purchase from $7 supports the maker and adds “Pro” to the name. The app requires macOS Accessibility permission. The maker identifies Meowing Cat as a one-cat team. While editing layouts, placing zones on another screen has undefined behavior.

Who it suits

It suits macOS users who arrange windows across screens or workspaces and want mouse or keyboard-based snapping. It is also relevant to users seeking an open-source window manager with custom layouts.

Limits

The free plan is available free of charge. Paid access starts at $7 one-time and adds “Pro” to the name.

Getting started

1. Install MacsyZones with Homebrew using `brew install --cask macsyzones`
2. Grant the app macOS Accessibility permission
3. Create a grid or overlapping layout
4. Snap windows by dragging with the Snap Key or using right-click
5. Use Quick Snapper shortcuts and arrow keys to navigate zones
6. Choose the free plan or make the one-time paid purchase

Verdict

MacsyZones offers customizable snapping with remembered layouts and keyboard controls on macOS. Its permission requirement and the undefined cross-screen editing behavior are important considerations.