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Scrolodex – A super simple window switcher for macOS

Scrolodex – A super simple window switcher for macOS

by Jaydenaus·May 28, 2026·4 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidCozySolve My Problem

Scroll-to-switch beats Cmd+Tab for mouse-heavy workflows.

Strengths
  • •Scroll-based window cycling is genuinely intuitive UX different from existing switchers
  • •Homebrew install removes friction, completely free with no telemetry
  • •Open source with configurable hotkeys, themes, and multiple trigger modes
Weaknesses
  • •macOS already has Cmd+Tab, Mission Control, and App Expose built-in
  • •Niche utility that only matters if you actively dislike existing switchers
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

macOS power users, developers with many open windows

Similar To

Witch · AltTab · Mission Control

Post Description

I built scrolodex to scratch my own itch of having a quick and simple way to switch between the currently open windows under my cursor.

Simply hold ⌥ + scroll to cycle through windows under your cursor. Release to focus.

Also includes triggers for scrolling through all windows, dock app's windows, or switching between desktop spaces. Configurable hotkeys, themes and overlays.

Completely free and OSS.

brew install --cask jaydenfyi/tap/scrolodex

Website/demo: https://scrolodex.app/ GitHub: https://github.com/jaydenfyi/scrolodex

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