Skippy-XD AlternativesShell Extensions and other similar apps like Skippy-XD

Skippy-XD is described as 'Full-screen task-switcher for X11. You know that thing Mac OS X, Compiz and KWin do where you press a hotkey and suddenly you see miniature versions of all your windows at once? Skippy-XD does just that' and is a Shell Extension in the os & utilities category. There are five alternatives to Skippy-XD for Linux, BSD and Mac. The best Skippy-XD alternative is KWin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Skippy-XD are Mission Control, x:choyce, SuperSwitcher and Robata.

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  1. K

    KWin

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    KWin is a window manager for the X Window System, and is in the process of becoming a Wayland compositor. It is an integral part, and the default window manager of the Plasma Workspaces, but it can also be used on its own or with other desktop environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    KWin's desktop cube.
     
  2. Mission Control icon

    Mission Control

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    Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the macOS operating system.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mission Control screenshot 1
     
  4. X

    x:choyce

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    A light-weight, Exposé-like window switcher for X (feat. OpenGL).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    x:choyce screenshot 1
     
  5. SuperSwitcher icon

    SuperSwitcher

     1 like

    SuperSwitcher is a (more feature-ful) replacement for the Alt-Tab window switching behavior and Ctrl-Alt-Left/Right/Up/Down workspace switching behavior that is currently provided by Metacity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SuperSwitcher screenshot 1
     
  6. Robata icon

    Robata

     Like

    Robata is a macOS app to quickly see all of your desktop windows, find the one you want, and switch to it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Robata screenshot 1
     
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