asmvik/yabai

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A tiling window manager for macOS based on binary space partitioning

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Forks: 750
Open beginner issues: 0
Indexed issues: 254

Dominant language: C
License: MIT
Last GitHub push: Jun 14, 2026
Latest indexed: Sep 14, 2026
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Code of conduct: No code of conduct
Beginner labels: help wanted
PR merge metrics: No merged PRs in 30d

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254 open issues indexed

Handle native tabs properly Open

bug

asmvik/yabai#68 · 77 comments · 58 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Smartly respect window frame limitations Open

discussion suggestion

asmvik/yabai#235 · 18 comments · 20 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Preserve layout after coming back from sleep Open

bug help wanted

asmvik/yabai#259 · 19 comments · 16 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Some applications raise even though autofocus is set Open

bug obscure

asmvik/yabai#397 · 17 comments · 6 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Background image issues Open

bug

asmvik/yabai#498 · 3 comments · 1 reaction · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Dealing with suspended/busy applications Open

discussion

asmvik/yabai#600 · 1 comment · 7 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
multiple mouse_modifiers Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#601 · 13 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Add stack ID attribute to windows Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#672 · 5 comments · 4 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Toggle stacking to rows/columns and back Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#708 · 1 comment · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Is it possible to know where windows are in relation to each other when floated? Open

asmvik/yabai#814 · 1 comment · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Remember the position of window before toggle float Open

asmvik/yabai#845 · 0 comments · 9 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Request: mouse follow focus command Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#879 · 2 comments · 1 reaction · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Sessions support or save BSP layout Open

enhancement

asmvik/yabai#902 · 2 comments · 27 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
`mouse_follows_focus` improvement suggestions Open

bug suggestion

asmvik/yabai#1019 · 10 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
[Feature request] window_placement depending on where window is coming from Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#1096 · 0 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Feature request: rotate the windows of just one application Open

asmvik/yabai#1140 · 1 comment · 2 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Periodic Boundaries for DIR_SEL: farthest_west/east/north/south Open

asmvik/yabai#1165 · 2 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Resize Not Working As Expected Open

asmvik/yabai#1207 · 1 comment · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Window margins Open

asmvik/yabai#1249 · 0 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Add the yabai internal window index to the properties Open

asmvik/yabai#1263 · 2 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Filter apps which shouldn't activate focus_follows_mouse: autofocus Open

asmvik/yabai#1293 · 0 comments · 3 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Is there a way to fix the layout of a space? Open

asmvik/yabai#1302 · 2 comments · 3 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Question: Can I make all non-resizeable windows float (preference windows, autosuggestion windows etc)? Open

asmvik/yabai#1317 · 26 comments · 4 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Have the abillity to change auto_balance direction choice threshold Open

asmvik/yabai#1319 · 0 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Shifting focus between windows activates the top left hot corner and doesn't deactivate it until I move the mouse Open

asmvik/yabai#1355 · 0 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Move window up the tree Open

asmvik/yabai#1373 · 1 comment · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Suggest options to move the window position more intuitively Open

asmvik/yabai#1452 · 8 comments · 11 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Disable gaps for single or fullscreen app? Open

asmvik/yabai#1453 · 0 comments · 5 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Focus recent doesn't work if space changed display Open

bug

asmvik/yabai#1465 · 1 comment · 1 reaction · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Repeat zoom parent Open

asmvik/yabai#1483 · 2 comments · 2 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
On multiple displays, focused windows without menubars may cause yabai to behave strangely Open

asmvik/yabai#1495 · 0 comments · 1 reaction · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Yabai window specific rules not working consistently Open

help wanted question

asmvik/yabai#1504 · 7 comments · 8 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Focusing an empty Space sometimes also focuses my other display Open

asmvik/yabai#1569 · 8 comments · 2 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Treat windows in Stage Manager as minimized windows Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#1580 · 5 comments · 11 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
How to prevent specific window with bsp layout from resizing? Open

asmvik/yabai#1589 · 0 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Hook window created functions Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#1605 · 3 comments · 4 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Live signals Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#1606 · 3 comments · 2 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Auto minimizing "Carousel" mode Open

asmvik/yabai#1609 · 4 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Create new window at currently focused window with split direction depending on window dimensions? Open

asmvik/yabai#1626 · 0 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Display focus jumps after changing space Open

asmvik/yabai#1718 · 3 comments · 1 reaction · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
yabai -m display west|south|north|east quirk/bug with different sized displays Open

asmvik/yabai#1724 · 6 comments · 1 reaction · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Focusing workspace with Chrome focuses incorrect display Open

asmvik/yabai#1736 · 1 comment · 2 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Firefox Full Screen Bug Open

asmvik/yabai#1741 · 8 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Command to toggle stacking windows? Open

asmvik/yabai#1758 · 2 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Dock hiding turned on when using `yabai -m space --focus next` Open

bug

asmvik/yabai#1761 · 3 comments · 5 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Resize command on browser window so viewport width has specific dimensions Open

asmvik/yabai#1834 · 1 comment · 1 reaction · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
macOS Version Specific Issues Open

documentation

asmvik/yabai#1862 · 0 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
System Integrity Protection Open

documentation

asmvik/yabai#1863 · 0 comments · 0 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
New layout: 'Strip' Open

suggestion

asmvik/yabai#1888 · 2 comments · 11 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026
Focus opacity minor bug when moving between displays Open

bug

asmvik/yabai#1891 · 0 comments · 2 reactions · 0 assignees · Indexed Sep 14, 2026

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