# Amethyst for Mac

> Automatic tiling windows, xmonad style.

Amethyst arranges windows into layouts such as tall, wide, columns or fullscreen as you open them, and moves and resizes them from the keyboard. Layouts are kept per screen and per Space, and everything is set from a regular settings window.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Ian Ynda-Hummel
- Category: Windows & Desktop
- Website: https://ianyh.com/amethyst/
- Homebrew cask: amethyst
- Source code: https://github.com/ianyh/Amethyst
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 16k
- Last commit: 2026-10-20
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/amethyst/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask amethyst
```

## Questions

### Is Amethyst free?

Yes. Amethyst is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at ianyh/Amethyst.

### Where can I download Amethyst for Mac?

Download Amethyst from the developer's website (ianyh.com) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Amethyst from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask amethyst`.

### What are good alternatives to Amethyst?

Other windows & desktop apps for Mac worth a look are Rectangle (open source), Loop (open source), AltTab (open source) and Boring Notch (open source).

## Alternatives in Windows & Desktop

- [Rectangle](https://macworthy.com/apps/rectangle/): Window snapping with keyboard shortcuts. (Open source)
- [Loop](https://macworthy.com/apps/loop/): Window management with a radial menu. (Open source)
- [AltTab](https://macworthy.com/apps/alttab/): Windows-style alt-tab, with window previews. (Open source)
- [Boring Notch](https://macworthy.com/apps/boring-notch/): A free, open-source notch companion. (Open source)
- [DockDoor](https://macworthy.com/apps/dockdoor/): Window previews when you hover the Dock. (Open source)
- [Thaw](https://macworthy.com/apps/thaw/): A free menu bar manager for recent macOS. (Open source)
- [Magnet](https://macworthy.com/apps/magnet/): Snap windows into place by dragging. (One-time purchase)
- [Moom](https://macworthy.com/apps/moom/): Save and restore entire window layouts. (One-time purchase)

Tags: tiling, keyboard, open source