How do I install Rectangle on Mac?

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

Yes, Rectangle is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall Rectangle?

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

What are alternatives to Rectangle?

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

How do I update Rectangle to the latest version?

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 You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

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

Yes, Rectangle 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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What is Rectangle?

Move and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask rectangle

How to Install Rectangle on Mac

Follow these steps to install Rectangle 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 rectangle
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask rectangle
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm rectangle is installed, then try `rectangle --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Rectangle
Run `rectangle` 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).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Open source codebase

Pros

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

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Rectangle?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Rectangle on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask rectangle

Verify Installation