Rectangle

Overview checked Oct 6, 2026.

Rectangle is a focused Mac utility for putting windows into repeatable positions with keyboard shortcuts, snap areas, and optional drag-based actions. Rather than asking users to manage another workspace, it works on the windows already open: a shortcut can move a window to a half, third, corner, or another chosen size and position. The free Rectangle app is open source and is distributed through the developer’s download and repository channels. The current official repository requires macOS 14 or later and separately lists v1.100 for macOS 10.15 through 13; the homepage’s unscoped 10.15+ label should not be treated as the current repository version’s requirement. Its settings can import or export shortcut and preference data as JSON, which is useful when standardizing a personal setup across Macs. Rectangle Pro is a separate paid product with a 10-day trial, custom size and position shortcuts, and additional gesture-oriented controls; it should not be assumed to be part of the free app. Window-management tools need Accessibility access to act on other app windows, so users should understand and approve that system permission. Rectangle is a good fit for people who repeatedly tile two or three working windows and want predictable shortcuts. It is less useful for someone who prefers macOS's built-in tiling or who cannot grant a window utility the required accessibility permission.