Why Unau
Within reach when needed, out of the way when done. Features may grow; this promise stays.
Finding the same window all over again
Existing cards keep their order, and new windows appear at the end. You choose the order within collections. During the current app session, each collection and display filter also remembers where you were browsing.
Unau keeps positions stable. If you prefer the most recently used window first, this is a different trade-off.Returning to work, then rearranging everything
Switch across displays without changing window sizes or positions. Grouping related windows only changes the entries shown on the shelf.
Unau finds and switches to windows. It doesn’t launch closed apps, tile windows, or restore a desktop layout.Recognizing windows, with previews on your terms
You can switch by icon and title without Screen Recording permission. Enable previews when you want to see more; pause to inspect a window, then choose when to switch.
Accessibility permission is still required. Previews stay on your Mac; you switch only when you choose the window.
Unau is a common English name for a two-toed sloth. Its unhurried hanging posture inspired us: keep what you need close, and save your energy for what matters.
The branch becomes the window shelf. A steady hold becomes a position you can remember. A gentle face suggests less pressure. What the icon expresses should also be felt in use.
Name definition ↗Common tools have a visible entry, and running tasks can be checked at any time. Decorations stay still, without repeated notification nudges.
Keep Awake can end on a timer; cleaning restores input when finished. Simple tasks stay close at hand, and your original settings remain yours.
A new feature should answer: which search, wait or accidental action does it save? How many controls and permissions does it add? If it only lengthens the feature list, it can wait.
These past discussions from other projects show why order, layout, and choice matter to people. They are not Unau testimonials or a list of current faults in those apps.
The reporter encountered an incorrect recent-use order and had to look for windows again when switching. The issue is closed; the maintainer confirmed a fix from version 8.3.0. Unau’s stable ordering addresses a similar need for predictability, not that specific bug.
Read the discussion ↗Maintainer’s fix confirmation ↗The report describes trouble restoring window sizes when dragging between displays. The reporter later noted macOS might be involved; the cause was not established here. Unau leaves sizes and positions alone when switching. That does not mean it fixes macOS or Rectangle’s restore behavior.
Read the discussion ↗Maintainers and users discuss which options to keep after simplifying the interface, including icons and titles without thumbnails. Unau also makes previews optional and explains what each permission is for.
Read the discussion ↗A user described being distracted when the recording indicator appeared. Unau beta.4 reduces repeated capture during fast browsing and retains icons-and-titles mode; privacy indicators remain under macOS control.
Read the discussion ↗Sources checked on 2026-11-05. Unau is still in development. These descriptions do not mean every system version and multi-display setup has been validated.
Meet the maker
Unau is made by Komoribe. If this little sloth caught your eye, you might enjoy the other projects too.
If you like Unau, you’re welcome to support the work. It’s entirely optional. Stopping by or sharing an idea is welcome too.
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