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TabLift

A lightweight, open-source macOS utility that automatically restores minimized app windows when switching with ?+Tab.

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  • Mac
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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Works Offline
  2.  No Tracking
  3.  No registration required
  4.  Ad-free
  5.  Dark Mode
  6.  Workflow Automation
  7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

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GitHub repository

  •  122 Stars
  •  3 Forks
  •  16 Open Issues
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What is TabLift?

TabLift is a lightweight macOS utility that restores minimized apps instantly when switching with ?+Tab or ?+`.

By default, macOS ignores minimized windows unless you hold the Option key. TabLift fixes this behavior, making app switching intuitive and seamless — no extra keys needed.

Features:

  • Instantly restores minimized windows when you switch to an app using ? + Tab or ? + `
  • No need to press extra keys — just switch!
  • Menu bar icon with quick popover for access and control
  • One-click toggle for restoring all minimized windows or just the last minimized window, from the menu bar or settings
  • Modern Settings & About window with clickable version and license links
  • Sparkle-powered update checker
  • Runs quietly in the background with minimal resource usage
  • Compatible with Mission Control, multiple desktops, and most macOS versions
  • Website included in the repo, for documentation and SEO