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When comparing Optimal Layout vs Yabai, the Slant community recommends Optimal Layout for most people. In the question“What is the best window manager for Mac?” Optimal Layout is ranked 16th while Yabai is ranked 23rd.
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LicenseMIT
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Pros
Pro Adds more to the menu
Pro Highly configurable
Pro Keyboard-driven
Pro Fast
Pro Integrates with other apps
Like skhd, sketchybar, hammerspoon scripts, ubersicht
Gives you more control and oversight of your machine
Pro Actively developed
Pro Reliable
Pro Extremely programmable
Cons
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Con Can be a steep learning curve at first
Con Needs disabling SIP to get full benefit
SIP is a security feature for Mac. You can use most of the features without disabling it.
Con Needs additional tools to get the full benefit
Install "skhd" to use keyboard shortcuts