dgurkaynak/Penc

Trackpad-oriented window manager for macOS

Swift

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274 commits

updated Jan 20, 2025

See the code

README

Penc

Penc is yet another window manager app for macOS. Instead of complicated keyboard shortcuts, Penc is designed for trackpad usage.

Showcase

Usage

  • Double press and hold Command Key (⌘) to activate Penc
    • Drag with two fingers to move the window
    • Pinch with two fingers to resize the window
      • Pinch vertically to make the window taller/shorter, or horizontally to make it wider/thinner
    • Fast swipe with two fingers to snap the window into halves/quarters
  • Release Command Key (⌘) to take effect

Installation

There are two recommended options for installation.

Homebrew

$ brew install penc --cask

Download Release from Github

  • Download latest dmg file from Releases page
  • Mount and open that dmg file
  • Copy the application into Applications folder
  • Run the application from Applications folder
  • Penc will request to access accessibility features on first run
  • Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility, allow Penc
  • Run the application again

System Requirements

Penc supports macOS High Sierra (10.13) and above.

Common Issues

Pinch to resize is not working

In order to detect pinch gesture, Zoom in or out option must be turned on under the System Preferences > Trackpad > Scroll & Zoom

Build & Running

# Install dependencies
pod install

# Open workspace
open Penc.xcworkspace
macos
trackpad
window-management
window-manager

dgurkaynak/Penc

Trackpad-oriented window manager for macOS

Swift

1,162

274 commits

updated Jan 20, 2025

See the code

README

Penc

Penc is yet another window manager app for macOS. Instead of complicated keyboard shortcuts, Penc is designed for trackpad usage.

Showcase

Usage

  • Double press and hold Command Key (⌘) to activate Penc
    • Drag with two fingers to move the window
    • Pinch with two fingers to resize the window
      • Pinch vertically to make the window taller/shorter, or horizontally to make it wider/thinner
    • Fast swipe with two fingers to snap the window into halves/quarters
  • Release Command Key (⌘) to take effect

Installation

There are two recommended options for installation.

Homebrew

$ brew install penc --cask

Download Release from Github

  • Download latest dmg file from Releases page
  • Mount and open that dmg file
  • Copy the application into Applications folder
  • Run the application from Applications folder
  • Penc will request to access accessibility features on first run
  • Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility, allow Penc
  • Run the application again

System Requirements

Penc supports macOS High Sierra (10.13) and above.

Common Issues

Pinch to resize is not working

In order to detect pinch gesture, Zoom in or out option must be turned on under the System Preferences > Trackpad > Scroll & Zoom

Build & Running

# Install dependencies
pod install

# Open workspace
open Penc.xcworkspace
macos
trackpad
window-management
window-manager

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