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24 alternatives to One window shared by multiple NSDocument instances

Window with tabs and multiple NSDocument instances - gloubibou/BSMultipleDocumentsWindowController

BSMultipleDocumentsWindowController is a macOS development tool that allows multiple NSDocument instances to share a single window using tabs. Built for developers working with the Cocoa framework, it provides a way to… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. One window shared by multiple NSDocument instances launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    A native macOS tab bar library with split pane support for SwiftUI applications. Features 120fps animations, drag-and-drop tabs, and full keyboard navigation.

    Jan 2026 · bonsplit.alasdairmonk.com · its alternatives →

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    TabTab▲271

    Supercharged windows & tabs manager for Mac

    2024 · tabtabapp.net · its alternatives →

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    Launch a bunch of macOS apps just with 1 shortcut or click!

    2019 · workspaceproapp.com · its alternatives →

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    LayAuto▲266

    Automated window management for Mac ✨

    2017 · layautoapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Sharing, Feedback & Planning Made Easy

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Windows alt-tab on macOS . Contribute to lwouis/alt-tab-macos development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Desktop-like draggable, resizable browser windows for iOS

    2023 · multiwindowbrowser.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Tabs for every window on your Mac

    26d ago · group-shelf.com · its alternatives →

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    Grid▲89

    The fast, easy way to organize windows on your Mac

    2020 · macgrid.app · its alternatives →

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    Share a portion of your screen - All from your macs menu bar

    2024 · sliceshare.app · its alternatives →

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    Hey HN, As a Software Engineer, I frequently copy and paste content. The fact that macOS clipboard buffer can keep only one item is very frustrating. It’s very annoying to copy → switch app → paste → switch app → copy → switch app → paste, and so on. Losing items I copied hours ago and having to find and copy them again is a waste of time. I tried many third-party clipboard managers like Alfred, Raycast, Paste, Maccy, etc. While great, they didn't fully meet my needs. As a developer, my requirements are: 1. Keyboard-centric operation to avoid using the mouse. I don’t want to waste my time…

    2024 · clipbook.app · its alternatives →

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    InfiniDesk brings multiple virtual desktops to your Mac. Instead of having a single cluttered desktop, make many desktops each with their own layout of file/folder icons, wallpaper and widget visibility. Have a desktop for Work, one for interesting Hacker News links, a fully empty desktop etc. Version 3 of the app (just released) now supports hotkeys to switch desktops in a blink, and also onscreen HUD notifications. Inspired by the Unix Common Desktop Environment of the 1990s, InfiniDesk is the only app that brings multiple desktops (workspaces/identities) to your Mac.

    2025 · infinidesk.app · its alternatives →

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    Snap▲115

    Effortless window management for power users on macOS

    2025 · freethinkel.dev · its alternatives →

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    iPaste▲95

    Lightweight and efficient clipboard tool for iOS & macOS.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    iOS Safari extension that makes tab duplication simple

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Control window layout using Ctrl + Numeric Keypad on macOS - janten/keypad-layout

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Everything you need in one native macOS command bar

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Cross-platform files and text sharing app

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Clipboard manager in your macOS menu bar

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    The native macOS file manager Finder should be

    Aug 2026 · dockduck.app · its alternatives →

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    Quickly find your lost tabs across all opened windows.

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    DropK▲95

    The tray that doesn't pretend

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  23. 23RM

    Hello HN, This is a macOS app that allows you to see all your open windows on each monitor and select the one you want. It also lets you view the current state of things like email or chat windows, terminal processes, and more. You can use "cmd" and the key above the tab key for alt-tab like behaviour. You can also toggle the UI by resting a finger on the corner of your trackpad. I also wrote some dev details here: https://madebyenzo.com/#robata

    2024 · robata.app · its alternatives →

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    Organize multiple windows on the screen for Mac easily.

    2021 · okaapps.com · its alternatives →

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