Reef is a consumer product built for macOS users seeking better window management.

What platforms does Reef run on?

Reef runs on the web and macOS.

Is Reef still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 4 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to Reef?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Track Debug, ZenPress, and StarPulse.

Reef is developed by Xander Gouws.

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Reef

Name: Reef
Author: Xander Gouws

getreef.appDeveloper Tools

Reef is a lightweight window manager for macOS that provides each application with its own Alt-Tab functionality. It helps users organize and switch between windows more efficiently, offering a minimal and distraction-free interface. Ideal for macOS users who want improved window navigation.

FreeMITWebmacOS

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528stars

30forks

5features

2025since

Overview

5 features

Reef is a Developer Tools project. It focuses on managing multiple application windows efficiently on macOS without clutter or confusion. It is built as a consumer product for macOS users seeking better window management. It is available for free. It runs on the web and macOS.

Behind Reef is Xander Gouws, and it first shipped in 2025. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 528 stars and 4 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 5 catalogued features are window management, alt-Tab per app, and Minimal UI.

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

Window management
Alt-Tab per app
Minimal UI
macOS integration
Custom shortcuts

Built with & integrations

Framework

NuxtVue

Hosting

Railway

Runs on

BrowsermacOS

Detected from

Vue: bdata-v- in the HTML
Nuxt: window in the HTML · /_nuxt/ in the HTML · __nuxt in the HTML
Railway: x-railway-edge header · x-railway-request-id header

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 528Active maintenance

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed1 Jul · 00:20 UTC
gouwsxander/Reef verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about Reef

What is Reef?: Reef focuses on managing multiple application windows efficiently on macOS without clutter or confusion. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who should use Reef?: Reef is a consumer product built for macOS users seeking better window management.
Does Reef have a free plan?: Yes — Reef is free to use.
What platforms does Reef run on?: Reef runs on the web and macOS.
Is Reef still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 4 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Reef?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Track Debug, ZenPress, and StarPulse.Track Debug ZenPress StarPulse
Who develops Reef?: Reef is developed by Xander Gouws.
How long has Reef been around?: Reef first shipped in 2025.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop · Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 528
License: MIT
Built for: macOS users seeking better window management
Model: B2C
Solves: Managing multiple application windows efficiently on macOS without clutter or confusion.

Registered as

GitHub: gouwsxander/Reef

Developer

Xander Gouws

Small team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 528
Forks: 30
Open issues: 27
Last commit: 28 Jun 2026
Commits 90d: 4
Contributors: 3
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: main
Latest release: 1.0.0 · 29 Mar 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: High · 95.6
Indexed: 1 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
Last seen: 1 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: gouwsxander-reef-getreef-app
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 1 Jul 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: 2 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://getreef.app/

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