Changelog

More reliable browser tab switching.

• Browser tabs

  Shows your regular browser tabs correctly when background automation browsers are running.

• Tab grid spacing

  Adds more space above the first visible row of browser tabs.

Performance improvements.

Performance improvements.

Swipes, app keys, and icons line up more consistently.

• Window switcher

  A slow rightward swipe still switches windows once your fingers travel far enough.

• Active apps

  Each app takes the key matching its name. When that key is taken, it uses the nearest free key.

• App icons

  Icons that fill the canvas shrink so they line up with icons that include the standard margin.

Switch browser tabs from a single grid, and find apps faster with pinyin search.

• Browser tab switcher

  Press Control–Option–Tab to see the tabs of the browser in front, or of every open browser, grouped by window with live previews. Type to filter, click to switch, and right-click to close. Works with Safari, Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi.

• Installed web apps

  Tabs from installed web apps open in their own app window, while ordinary tabs on the same site stay in the browser.

• Pinyin search

  Launcher search matches Chinese app names by pinyin as well as by their full names.

• Switcher polish

  Full-screen switchers use a darker backdrop, shortcut recording controls stand out more clearly, and PinchKey’s own windows activate correctly from the switcher.

Hide unwanted windows from Keymap.

• Window Keymap

  Hide unwanted windows without closing them, and restore hidden entries when needed.

More precise gestures and new keyboard controls.

• Keymap gestures

  Swipes start at the top 1.5% of the trackpad and tolerate small upward rebounds before dismissing.

• Keyboard controls

  Move and resize windows, move them between displays, and adjust brightness and volume with optional keyboard shortcuts.

• Settings guides

  Illustrated guides explain Keymap, window switching, and keyboard controls.

More reliable trackpad window switching.

• Window switching

  Hold at either trackpad edge to step through windows every 200 milliseconds.

• Keymap gesture

  Reduced palm and ordinary scroll false triggers.

PinchKey keeps every screen in your language and makes window previews cleaner.

• Complete onboarding translations

  Onboarding guidance, navigation, window title, and step accessibility labels are available in all seven supported languages.

• Cleaner window previews

  Small window groups stay near the center at full size, and preview cards appear only when an image is available.

PinchKey makes Keymap easier to customize with a new Glass appearance and more adaptable window previews.

• A new Glass appearance

  Choose the Glass keyboard finish and optionally hide the keyboard frame while keeping assigned keys visible for a lighter overlay.

• Smarter window previews

  Window previews now adapt their size and placement to dense layouts while keeping each preview close to its key.

• A clearer favorites view

  Favorites mode keeps empty slots available for setup and opens the full assignment view when you begin adding favorites.

• Smoother keyboard interactions

  Key highlights, pointer feedback, and Settings spacing are tuned to keep the keyboard responsive and easy to scan.

PinchKey makes Keymap and window switching clearer, faster, and more reliable.

• More direct window control

  Click a Keymap window preview to activate it immediately, with more reliable pointer placement after switching.

• A clearer Keymap

  Favorite mode now offers a focused assigned-key view with an option to reveal the full keyboard when you need it.

• Smoother window switching

  Trackpad feedback, ordering, and activation improvements make it easier to recognize direction and reach the intended window.

PinchKey makes trackpad window switching clearer, smoother, and more reliable across built-in and external trackpads.

• Device-specific trackpad control

  Built-in and external trackpads now use their own left-edge detection settings, with separate controls in the debug panel.

• Clearer gesture feedback

  Window switching shows continuous progress on both sides of the active window, with direction-aware tinting and a larger arrow toward the destination.

• More reliable switching

  Improved activation, recent-window ordering, second-finger tolerance, and direction hysteresis make deliberate gestures easier to recognize and complete.

PinchKey makes window switching more reliable while keeping previews fresh and efficient.

• Reliable switching across Spaces

  Windows shown from other Spaces now open the selected window more reliably instead of only activating its app.

• Fresh previews when switching

  Window thumbnails update once whenever you invoke the switcher, so previews reflect current window content.

• Less background capture

  Window monitoring no longer repeatedly reads cached window screenshots while the switcher is not being invoked.

PinchKey improves window switcher UX and performance.

• Cleaner window previews

  The switcher now removes non-visible surfaces that cannot produce a thumbnail while keeping real windows from every Space available.

• Faster window discovery

  Window discovery now avoids unnecessary active-window checks and keeps preview eligibility focused on useful windows.

PinchKey makes window switching reliable in fullscreen Spaces.

• Fix fullscreen window switching

  Window switching now activates the selected window reliably when a display is occupied by a fullscreen app.

PinchKey makes trackpad window switching more reliable.

• Fix window switcher activation

  The switcher now keeps its displayed selection aligned with the window activated when the gesture is released.

PinchKey improves trackpad gesture handling for window switching.

• Improve gesture handling

  Window switching now handles staggered finger arrival, left-edge detection, and gesture completion more reliably.

PinchKey adds a fast, tactile trackpad gesture for switching windows.

• Swipe from the left edge

  Use a two-finger swipe from the trackpad's left edge to open the window switcher, move through windows, and release to confirm.

• Responsive, configurable control

  The gesture is enabled by default, provides haptic feedback as the selection changes, and includes adjustable speed and detection settings.

• Complete and stable previews

  Visible windows, including PinchKey Settings, now appear in the switcher, and cached thumbnails remain visible while fresh previews load.

PinchKey now speaks your language across the app.

• New language settings

  Choose System Default or any of the seven supported languages in Settings. New installations follow the matching macOS language automatically.

• Localized PinchKey

  Settings, menus, overlays, the paywall, and native window titles now use the selected language.

• Complete keyboard finish names

  Keyboard finish names, including Midnight, now appear correctly in every supported language.

PinchKey makes the window switcher cleaner and easier to scan.

• Consistent switcher spacing

  The window switcher now uses matching inset and spacing across the direct and App Store builds.

• Clearer active window

  The selected preview stays prominent while other previews are subtly dimmed for faster scanning.

Bug fixes improve window preview accuracy.

• More reliable window previews

  Window previews now stay matched to the correct open window as apps and windows change.

PinchKey makes window switching feel smoother and easier to scan.

• Improved window switcher

  The switcher now uses available space more effectively, keeps previews sized to their windows, and makes the selected card easier to spot.

PinchKey 1.0.37 adds a faster, more flexible way to move between windows and show the keyboard overlay.

• Window switcher

  Option-Tab now presents open windows with live previews, usage-based ordering, and a focused card that is ready to activate.

• Transparent keyboard

  The keyboard overlay can now use a transparent finish while keeping assigned keys visible for quick access.

• Faster presentation

  Keymap content is prepared as the shortcut begins, reducing the delay before the overlay appears.

PinchKey 1.0.36 improves setup, window previews, and App Store upgrade access.

• Guided permission setup

  Settings now guides required macOS permissions, rechecks them automatically, and stays out of the way once setup is complete.

• Faster window previews

  Window detection focuses on normal app windows and starts preview capture earlier for a faster response.

PinchKey 1.0.35 adds more flexible Keymap shortcuts and smoother window previews.

• More flexible shortcuts

  Use combinations of modifier keys to open Keymap, and launch assigned favorites while continuing to hold your Keymap shortcut.

• Smoother window previews

  Window previews now appear more smoothly and stay responsive while showing live updates.

PinchKey 1.0.34 makes keyboard navigation and previews feel smoother.

• Smoother keymap previews

  Key feedback and app previews now update more efficiently for a faster, more responsive overlay.

PinchKey 1.0.33 introduces its new keyboard-inspired app icon.

• A new look for PinchKey

  A polished keyboard-inspired icon now represents PinchKey in Finder, the Dock, and the app.

better application discovery

• better application discovery

  better application discovery

PinchKey 1.0.31 improves Keymap previews, window targeting, and switching controls.

• Preview windows before switching

  Hold a mapped key to mirror the selected window in Keymap without moving or resizing the real window.

• More reliable window navigation

  Improves Chrome window preview matching, resolves the initial Keymap mode before presentation, and keeps assigned titles stable.

• More control when switching

  Optionally center the pointer in the destination window, with refined trial prompts and a new Keymap-inspired menu bar icon.

PinchKey puts fast, visual keyboard navigation at the center of your Mac workflow.

• Meet Keymap

  Open a visual keyboard and jump to any active window, running app, or favorite with a single mapped key.

• Preview before switching

  Hold a mapped key to see a live window preview, then release or tap to move with confidence.

• Move between modes faster

  Press Space to cycle Active Windows, Active Apps, and Favorites, with Zen available when you want a clean keyboard view.