Open-source macOS dock and window switcher revival after Contexts abandonment
When macOS 27 broke Contexts — an Intel-era paid window switcher that is no longer maintained — a developer rebuilt its core features (taskbar, window switching, plus group-memory restore) as open-source Open-Contexts with AI assistance. The abandonment of a beloved paid utility leaves an adoption gap and a proven willingness to pay for window management on macOS.
The problem
macOS users relied on Contexts for precise window switching; the app is abandoned and breaks on new macOS versions. Built-in Mission Control is slower for keyboard-driven switching, and alternatives (AltTab, Rectangle) cover different subsets. Users want group-memory session restore that no current tool does well.
What could be built
An actively maintained, open-source window switcher/dock replacement with Contexts-style precision, group-memory restore, and native Apple Silicon performance. Monetize via optional Pro features (sync, advanced rules) or accept sponsorships; the gap is time-sensitive while Contexts users migrate.
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