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Work · March 14, 2022

Assignee

Simple and instant app switcher

Assignee launched on March 14, 2022 with 73 votes, #619 of 3,153 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

What it does

No bells and whistles No more mashing Command + Tab Assign a shortcut to an app, and switch to it instantly

Eliminate context switching. Boost your macOS productivity with Assignee — assign custom shortcuts to your most-used apps and switch instantly.

Switch between apps instantly with zero lag. Designed for speed from the ground up — no animation delays, no transition fluff. Just instant context switching. Right ⌘ + first letter shortcuts are created automatically for every app. Assign your own shortcuts to any app. Make your workflow truly yours with any key combination. Switch between specific windows within apps. Perfect for multi-window workflows. System-wide shortcuts for browsers, terminals, design tools, chat, and more. Simply click "Record Shortcut" next to any app and press your desired key combination. Assignee supports any combination of modifier keys ( , , ) with numbers or letters. Pro tip: Single key shortcuts are…from assignee.app

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