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Tack Window Tabs
DockFix
DockDoor
uBar
GroupShelf
DockFlow
The app-grouping feature the Mac Dock never shipped.

Witch
Rectangle
Compiz
Hyperswitch
pekwm
rcmd
ActiveDock
Switch between application windows effortlessly — with Fast Search, a better Command-Tab, a Sidebar or even a quick gesture. Free trial available.

Which is more popular?
Based on our record, Contexts seems to be more popular. It has been mentioned 64 times since March 2021.
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App Groups Organize apps into named groups, each with a custom emoji icon, stored by bundle ID. Pin important groups to the top of the sidebar. Create and delete groups directly from the main panel — no detour into Settings. Default starter groups (Work, Creative, Utilities) appear on first...
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Recommendations tracked on public social media and blogs since March 2021.


Tracking DockGroups since Jul 2026.
Every time I see macOS "alt-tabbers" I need to mention: Contexts (https://contexts.co/). - Source: Hacker News / 7 months ago
Https://contexts.co/ is the best alt+tab switcher I've ever used and it also provides a taskbar like you want. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago
For mac https://contexts.co/ is awesome for navigating without a mouse Vimium browser extension FTW, works on Chrome as well. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago
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Project information. Maintainer: PS Project Management Team. Driver: Compiz Maintainers. Licence: GNU GPL v2, GNU LGPL v2. 1, MIT / X / Expat Licence.
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