winmux is a consumer product built for macOS users who manage multiple applications and workspaces.

What platforms does winmux run on?

winmux runs on the web, the command line, and macOS.

Is winmux still active?

The GitHub repository shows 42 commits in the last 90 days.

Is winmux open source?

winmux has a public GitHub repository.

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winmux

winmux.devOther productivity

winmux is a native macOS window manager with a sidebar-first interface for organizing applications and workspaces. It provides intent zones, tab groups, multi-monitor virtual desktops, an integrated status bar, and shortcuts for launching browser profiles or workspaces.

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217stars

8forks

8features

2023since

Overview

8 features

winmux sits in PulseGate's Other productivity category. It focuses on managing and organizing application windows, tabs, workspaces, and monitors on macOS. It is built as a consumer product for macOS users who manage multiple applications and workspaces. winmux is free to use. winmux is available on the web, the command line, and macOS.

winmux first shipped in 2023. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 217 stars and 42 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include integrated status bar, intent zones, and tab groups.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Integrated status bar
Intent zones
Tab groups
Multi-monitor support
Virtual desktops
Single-tap shortcuts
Sidebar navigation
Project workspaces

Built with & integrations

Hosting

Vercel

Runs on

BrowserCLImacOS

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Vercel: x-vercel-id header · x-vercel-cache header

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 217Active maintenance

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed25 Aug · 14:50 UTC
A browser-based Window Manager like no other (with tabs + sidebar) verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about winmux

What is winmux?: Winmux focuses on managing and organizing application windows, tabs, workspaces, and monitors on macOS. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
Who is winmux for?: winmux is a consumer product built for macOS users who manage multiple applications and workspaces.
Does winmux have a free plan?: Yes — winmux is free to use.
What platforms does winmux run on?: winmux runs on the web, the command line, and macOS.
Is winmux still active?: The GitHub repository shows 42 commits in the last 90 days.
How long has winmux been around?: winmux first shipped in 2023.
Is winmux open source?: winmux has a public GitHub repository.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli · Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 217
License: MIT
Built for: macOS users who manage multiple applications and workspaces
Model: B2C
Solves: Managing and organizing application windows, tabs, workspaces, and monitors on macOS.

Registered as

GitHub: ZimengXiong/winmux

Developer

Zimengxiong

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GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 217
Forks: 8
Open issues: 15
Last commit: 23 Aug 2026
Commits 90d: 42
Contributors: 49
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: main
Latest release: v0.4.0 · 23 Aug 2026

Index record

Identity confidence: Medium · 72.8
Indexed: 25 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 25 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: a-browser-based-window-manager-like-no-other-with-tabs-side-winmux-dev
Lifecycle state recorded: 25 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 25 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 25 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://winmux.dev/

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