I built a Mac app to restore Dock-click minimize and avoid tiny buttons
Hey HN, I'm the developer behind Click2Minimize. This app is my personal fix for two long-standing frustrations with the macOS interface. First, I wanted to restore Dock-click minimize. On other operating systems, I was used to clicking an app's icon to minimize its window—a simple, fast toggle. On a Mac, that second click does nothing, which always felt like a dead end in my workflow. Second, I was tired of having to deal with the tiny buttons. So much of window management—minimizing, maximizing, arranging—forces you to stop what you're doing, carefully aim your cursor at one of three small…
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Click2Minimize is a macOS utility that restores Dock-click window minimization and expands the clickable area for window management beyond the tiny title bar buttons. The app lets users minimize windows by clicking their Dock icon and offers alternative gesture controls for window operations. It is designed for Mac users who want faster, more intuitive window management without precision cursor targeting on small interface elements.
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Hey HN, I'm the developer behind Click2Minimize. This app is my personal fix for two long-standing frustrations with the macOS interface. First, I wanted to restore Dock-click minimize. On other operating systems, I was used to clicking an app's icon to minimize its window—a simple, fast toggle. On a Mac, that second click does nothing, which always felt like a dead end in my workflow. Second, I was tired of having to deal with the tiny buttons. So much of window management—minimizing, maximizing, arranging—forces you to stop what you're doing, carefully aim your cursor at one of three small dots, and click. It's a constant micro-interruption. The Solution: A Fluid, Mouse-First Approach with Alternative Trackpad Gestures ----------------------------------------------------- Click2Minimize is a lightweight, native utility that turns your entire window title bar into a powerful gesture area. The goal is to let you manage your workspace without ever needing to aim for those little dots. * Consistent Dock Behavior: Click on Dock icon to minimize/hide the app. * Minimize Window Under Mouse: Simply hold down left mouse button and click the right one, or double-click the right button. * Maximize Window Under Mouse: Simply hold down right mouse button and click the left one, or double-click the notch area. * Snap Window to Left/Right: Simply hold down right button and rock the scroll wheel, or use fn key while swipe on trackpad. * Restore Window Size & Position: Holde down right button and click middle button, or user fn key with right-click on trackpad. * And many other useful gestures, such as the App Switcher and changing workspaces, were also included. Most importantly, it handled macOS full-screen mode smoothly and no longer felt intrusive. It is designed to resemble a missing feature of the operating system, with all gestures being highly intuitive, especially when using a mouse, as there is no need to remember keyboard shortcuts or bring the window to the front. Feedback, Discount & Free Licenses: ---------------------------------------- I'm here all day and would love to hear your thoughts. I genuinely want to make this app better, and the HN community's feedback is invaluable. Furthermore, I'll be sending a completely free license to the commenters with the most thoughtful feedback, bug reports, or feature suggestions I see. You're not just buying an app; you're helping to shape it. Link: https://idemfactor.gumroad.com/l/click2minimize
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