Top-Left Identity Capsule
The indicator appears at the top-left of your current window, stays non-intrusive, and helps you confirm context without interrupting typing.
Window Beacon: macOS App Switching Indicator
Recognize your context at a glance, even with many windows.
Window Beacon shows a quick identity capsule near the top-left corner when you switch apps. Color, icon, and title appear together so you can confirm context instantly and avoid cross-window mistakes.
Why Window Beacon Matters in macOS Multi-Window Work
When you switch rapidly between Cursor, Windsurf, Codex, Xcode, browsers, and terminals, Window Beacon helps you identify the active context faster and reduce wrong-window input mistakes.
Icon-Based Color Identity
Each app gets a stable color family based on its icon, with a soft background and darker text for fast and clear recognition.
Lightweight Menu Bar Utility
Window Beacon runs quietly in your menu bar, auto-hides after display, and supports live config updates for long-term daily use.
User Reviews
Feedback from heavy multi-window users shows Window Beacon significantly reduces context confusion during high-frequency app switching.
"I keep five or six IDEs open at once and many windows look identical. Window Beacon helps me switch with confidence."
Indie Developer · Chen"The indicator is subtle but effective. It appears and disappears quickly while giving me exactly the context I need."
Product Engineer · Claire"Few menu bar tools solve window identification this directly. You can feel the value right after installation."
Full-Stack Developer · AlexFrequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about installation, permissions, and day-to-day usage.
Do I need Accessibility permission?
No for the core app-switch indicator. The current version relies on public APIs and does not require Accessibility access for core behavior.
Will it impact performance or interrupt typing?
Window Beacon is lightweight and runs in the menu bar. The capsule is non-focus-stealing and does not break your input flow.
Can I customize display duration and colors?
Yes. You can configure duration, app display name mapping, and indicator colors via settings and config values.
Contact the Developer
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Join the User Group
If you are a heavy macOS multi-window user, developer, or creator, you are welcome to join the discussion. Your feedback directly shapes future iterations.
