Release Notes
What's new in each version of ClickFit.
New Features
- Automatic Update Checks
ClickFit can now check for new versions automatically and notify you when an update is available. Toggle it on or off from Settings.
- Settings Backup & Restore
Export all your settings, shortcuts, custom layouts, and workspaces to a single file — then import them back on another Mac or after a reinstall.
- Auto-Tab Exclusion
Choose which window actions skip auto-tabbing, giving you finer control over when windows get grouped into tabs.
Improvements
- Reduced Motion Support
ClickFit now respects the system's Reduced Motion accessibility setting, simplifying popover transitions when enabled.
- More Reliable Trackpad Gestures
Trackpad detection now survives sleep/wake cycles, and double-click recognition for Throw to Zone and Layout Picker is more accurate.
- Smarter Window Detection
Window visibility and identity tracking have been improved, reducing edge cases where windows weren't picked up correctly across spaces and displays.
- Settings Layout Refresh
The Settings page has been reorganized with clearer section titles, and tiling actions have been streamlined for easier navigation.
- Onboarding Polish
The onboarding tour now has tap zones to navigate videos and shows clearer license status information.
- Tab Group Compatibility
System Settings is excluded from tab grouping to prevent AX conflicts.
New Features
- Workspace Configurations
Save a named snapshot of your entire window layout across all apps and restore it with a single hotkey — even after a restart.
- Tab Groups
Stack multiple windows into a tabbed group that shares a single frame. Switch between tabs to bring the right window forward without cluttering your desktop.
- Native Resize Coupling Preview
Coupled resize now works with macOS's own window handles — neighboring windows show a live preview of how they will reflow as you drag.
- Onboarding Tour
A new step-by-step walkthrough guides first-time users through ClickFit's core gestures and features.
Improvements
- Action Hub Configuration
Throw to Zone and Layout Picker settings are now accessible directly from the Action Hub.
- General Stability and Performance
Keyboard shortcut handling, gap-aware frame resolution, and overall reliability have been improved throughout the app.
New Features
- Custom Layouts
Draw and save your own window arrangements, add them to favorites, and trigger them from the Action Hub, Layout Picker, or a global hotkey.
- Trackpad Gestures
Throw to Zone and Layout Picker can now be triggered with multi-finger trackpad gestures.
- Window Gaps
Adjust spacing between windows in tile and layout-based arrangements for a tighter or more breathable desktop.
- Restore Position
Quickly toggle between the last two ClickFit-applied window frames to return to your previous arrangement in one step.
- Throw to Zone and Full Size
Directional throw-to-tile behavior has been expanded, and a new Full Size action now fits a window to the screen's usable area.
Bug Fixes
- Shortcut Conflict Detection
Shortcut conflicts are detected more consistently, and hotkey registration is more reliable across license and trial states.
- Appearance and Preview Consistency
Light and dark mode color handling has been refined, and Throw to Zone previews now behave more predictably.
Improvements
- Appearance Mode Settings
New appearance controls let you choose between System, Light, and Dark modes for the app.
- Tooltip and Action Hub Polish
A new tooltip system, updated icon handling, and cleaner subpage transitions make the Action Hub easier to scan and use.
- License UI and Settings Improvements
License management, related settings screens, and Pro-gated behavior now feel clearer and more stable.
New Features
- Layout Picker
Pick a multi-window layout visually with a modifier + right-click.
- Throw to Zone
Flick a window in any direction to tile it to the matching zone.
Improvements
- Cleaner Shortcut Labels
Shortcut rendering is more consistent across the app.
- More Reliable Trial Handling
Trial countdown no longer drifts during long-running sessions.
New Features
- Function Key (fn) Shortcut Support
The
fnkey can now be used as a modifier when recording global shortcuts. - Smart Layout Assignment
Windows now snap to the closest layout slot, so they travel the shortest path.
Improvements
- More Reliable Layout Cycling
Repeated layout shortcuts now cycle consistently without being thrown off by window focus changes.
- Action Hub Scroll Padding Fixed
Content in the Action Hub no longer hides behind the scrollbar.
Improvements
- Smarter Snap Edge Detection
Alignment is more accurate in complex multi-window layouts.
- Coupling Preview Refinements
Smoother and more accurate when several windows are previewed at once.
New Features
- Coupled Resize Preview
A live overlay shows how neighboring windows will reflow before you release the drag.
Improvements
- Trial & Licensing Improvements
More reliable activation across app restarts and system updates.
Requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later.