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OmniWM for Mac

Tiling window manager

Quick answer: OmniWM is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask omniwm. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 1,440 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OmniWM is

OmniWM is a system utility for macOS: tiling window manager.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://omniwm.app/.

How to install OmniWM

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask omniwm.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OmniWM on Mac?

Run brew install --cask omniwm in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is OmniWM open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (OmniNull/OmniWM), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does OmniWM run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is OmniWM?

It was installed 1,440 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #824 in this catalogue.

What version of OmniWM is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.7.6.