Moom is a powerful window management tool designed specifically for macOS. It allows users to easily resize and position windows using either a grid system or predefined layouts. This tool is particularly useful for those who work with multiple applications simultaneously and need an efficient way to organize their workspace. In this article, we will explore how to use Moom to optimize your workflow on a Mac.

Examples:

1. Installing Moom: To get started with Moom, you need to download and install it from the Mac App Store or directly from the developer's website.

   # Open Terminal and use the following command to open the Mac App Store
   open -a "App Store"
   # Search for Moom and install it

2. Configuring Moom: Once installed, you can configure Moom to suit your needs. Open Moom from your Applications folder and go to the Preferences menu.

   • Setting Up Keyboard Shortcuts: You can assign keyboard shortcuts to different window actions like moving, resizing, and snapping windows to predefined areas.

     # Open Moom Preferences
     open -a "Moom"
     # Navigate to the Keyboard tab and set your desired shortcuts

   • Using the Grid System: Moom’s grid system allows you to drag windows to specific areas of the screen. This is particularly useful for creating custom window layouts.

     # Open a window and hover over the green maximize button
     # Click and drag to use the grid system to position the window

3. Creating Custom Layouts: Moom enables you to create and save custom window layouts, which can be activated with a single click or keyboard shortcut.

   # Open Moom Preferences
   open -a "Moom"
   # Navigate to the Custom tab
   # Create a new layout by arranging your windows and saving the layout

4. Using Moom with Multiple Displays: If you use multiple monitors, Moom can help you manage windows across different screens seamlessly.

   # Open Moom Preferences
   open -a "Moom"
   # Navigate to the Displays tab
   # Configure settings to manage windows across multiple displays