Organize Your Workspace

Snap windows into the right position with keyboard shortcuts or drag-to-edge. Free, open source, and lightweight.

Download for Mac Support Nudge 
brew tap mikusnuz/tap && brew install nudge-run
Layouts

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
Top Left
Ctrl + Opt + U
Bottom Left
Ctrl + Opt + J
Left Third
Ctrl + Opt + D
Center Third
Ctrl + Opt + F
Left Two Thirds
Ctrl + Opt + E
Top Half
Ctrl + Opt + Up
Bottom Half
Ctrl + Opt + Down
Top Right
Ctrl + Opt + I
Bottom Right
Ctrl + Opt + K
Right Third
Ctrl + Opt + G
Center Two Thirds
Ctrl + Opt + R
Right Two Thirds
Ctrl + Opt + T
Center
Ctrl + Opt + C
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.

ActionShortcut
Left HalfCtrl Opt ←
Right HalfCtrl Opt →
Top HalfCtrl Opt ↑
Bottom HalfCtrl Opt ↓
Top LeftCtrl Opt U
Top RightCtrl Opt I
Bottom LeftCtrl Opt J
Bottom RightCtrl Opt K
Left ThirdCtrl Opt D
Center ThirdCtrl Opt F
Right ThirdCtrl Opt G
Left Two ThirdsCtrl Opt E
Center Two ThirdsCtrl Opt R
Right Two ThirdsCtrl Opt T
MaximizeCtrl Opt Return
CenterCtrl Opt C
RestoreCtrl Opt Backspace
Next DisplayCtrl Opt Cmd →
Previous DisplayCtrl 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.