Like origami, fold windows into one group

Origami is a macOS menu bar app that merges multiple app windows into groups with an overlay tab bar — switch between windows as quickly and seamlessly as browser tabs.

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Origami · macOS 13+Open Source · Menu Bar App

Built for macOS
multi-window workflows

Not just a window manager — bring tab thinking to native app windows. Group, switch, and hide — all in one flow.

Window grouping & tab bar

Merge multiple windows into one group with a clickable tab bar on top — switching feels as natural as browser tabs.

Seamless switching

Seven hide strategies to switch between grouped windows with minimal minimize traces.

Drag to group

Drag tabs to merge window groups; drag out to automatically leave the current group.

Custom tab placement

Adjust horizontal / vertical anchor, inside/outside position, offset, and max width.

Off-screen recovery

Detect windows fully off-screen by their real position and move them back with one click.

Theme sync

Light, dark, or follow system — tab bar and settings window stay in sync.

Choose from flexible options

Different apps and macOS versions vary in window control compatibility. Switch anytime in settings to find the best seamless strategy for you.

01Stable

Minimize

Best compatibility; switching leaves minimize / restore traces.

02Recommended

Transparent hide

More seamless; does not enter the Dock minimize area.

03Classic

Move off-screen

Temporarily moves non-active windows off-screen.

04Space

Move to another Space

Temporarily moves to another Space; requires at least two regular desktops.

05Light

Shrink tiny

Non-active windows shrink to a tiny size and restore on switch.

Try it yourself — Origami

Merge multiple macOS windows into a group with an overlay tab bar — switch fast and seamlessly, just like browser tabs.

Simple · Efficient · Seamless

Download

Download & run

Universal build for Apple Silicon and Intel. No developer account needed — just grant permissions after install.

Download DMG v0.1.5 ZIP All releases

macOS 13 Ventura or later

Download & install
Open the DMG and drag Origami into Applications.
First launch
For unsigned apps: right-click → Open → Open again.
Grant Accessibility
System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility → enable Origami.
Grant Input Monitoring (optional)
Required for global shortcuts — enable Origami under Input Monitoring.

Getting Started

Up and running in minutes

01Launch Origami — it lives in the menu bar
02Click the menu bar icon → Show Window to open settings
03Drag windows into a group or merge / switch via the tab bar
04Choose hide mode and tab placement in settings

Build from sourcebash

git clone https://github.com/XiaoXianThis/Origami.git
cd Origami
./scripts/package.sh 0.1.0
open dist/Origami.app