Yes, Contexts is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Contexts?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask contexts`. Homebrew will remove Contexts and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Contexts?

There are several other apps available for macOS. Browse the Other category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Contexts to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask contexts` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Contexts work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Contexts can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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Contexts

Name: Contexts
Availability: InStock

Allows switching between application windows

OtherFree

v3.9.0

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask contexts

How to Install Contexts on Mac

Follow these steps to install Contexts using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask contexts
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask contexts
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm contexts is installed, then try `contexts --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Contexts
Run `contexts` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

What is Contexts?

Allows switching between application windows

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Contexts

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask contexts`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `contexts` from Terminal.

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Contexts

Allows switching between application windows

OtherFree

v3.9.0

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask contexts

How to Install Contexts on Mac

Follow these steps to install Contexts using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask contexts
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask contexts
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm contexts is installed, then try `contexts --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Contexts
Run `contexts` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).