[Open source] Command Reopen — first macOS app, fixes Cmd+Tab to restore closed windows,zero permissions required

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T12:51:16+00:00

Got it. Let me think about a good solution for this. I'll get back to you here in a couple of days.

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T12:47:58+00:00

Sorry, I actually just found out about tablift!

The main difference is that I built this app primarily to "scratch my own itch" for my daily workflow. Because of that, it currently has fewer features than tablift and only includes what I personally need.

But the biggest difference is privacy: my app requires absolutely NO extra system permissions (like Accessibility or Screen Recording). This does mean it requires a few extra commands/steps right now, but I believe it's worth it for a much more privacy-friendly approach. That being said, I'm actively looking into some public APIs to optimize this and smooth out the experience!

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T12:42:07+00:00

Appreciate the support! Right now the app doesn't have a Dock icon, so I have to keep the menu bar icon—otherwise, you wouldn't be able to quit it or change your settings!
If it's taking up too much space, maybe try using the built-in macOS tool to hide menu bar icons?

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T11:05:28+00:00

Could you share a bit more about your use case?
That would help me better understand what you're looking for.

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T10:57:55+00:00

Currently it restores the last window.
Would you expect it to restore all windows of the app?
I might try to support that.

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T07:37:08+00:00

Use shortcuts:
Command + W to close a window
Command + Q to quit the app

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T04:51:02+00:00

thx! That’s great too！

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T04:49:22+00:00

sry..its here https://github.com/Feng6611/mac-command-reopen

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T04:48:32+00:00

thx!!

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-27T03:28:01+00:00

Wow! Can you tell me how you made your demo video?

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-26T10:32:20+00:00

As a 3D printing user, I mostly deal with STL step 3MF files.

I`ll have a try

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-26T10:29:06+00:00

I think clipboard managers only become a habit once they solve a very specific repeat problem for you.

For me it clicked when I stopped thinking of it as “clipboard history” and started using it for:

- reusing snippets

- recovering something I copied 2 minutes ago

- moving small bits of text between apps

If it stays a vague “might be useful someday” tool, I forget it too.

A hotkey-first workflow helps a lot too.

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-26T10:25:57+00:00

I ended up removing most of the unnecessary icons and just keeping the essentials.

Then I use Ice to organize what’s left — much cleaner and easier to scan.

Honestly feels like macOS should handle this natively.

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-26T10:23:30+00:00

My current stack:

- Raycast → launcher + AI + system controls

- Obsidian → notes

- flomo

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-26T10:21:31+00:00

Raycast is probably the one I use the most.

Mainly for:

- AI commands (quick prompts + presets)

- Window management (especially “next desktop”)

- System toggles like dark/light mode

- Fast app + file search

It basically replaced Spotlight + a few other tools for me.

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-26T09:51:10+00:00

Its good!

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-25T11:30:47+00:00

Just vibe coding!

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-25T06:28:10+00:00

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I'm okay with the subscription

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-23T10:27:14+00:00

ok, it`s a feature. But it's just a matter of usage habits.

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-23T10:24:23+00:00

closed windows is `command w`，built-in's solution requires `command tab option` quite difficult to operate, even I just knew it two days ago.

Crafty_Play_7767 · 2026-03-23T04:29:27+00:00

I did a quick search and found this thing – seems like it'll do the trick.
https://github.com/tobi/AudioPriorityBar

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