Getting Started with SoLoScreenSnap
Updated 1/21/1970
SoLoVision Support
SoLoScreenSnap is a free, local-first desktop window manager for macOS, Windows 10/11, and Linux X11 that lets you organize windows into tailored multi-window layouts.
Core Features
- Custom Snap Zones: Design layouts tailored to your exact display setup.
- Drag Overlays: Drag windows to any screen edge to reveal your overlay and snap into place.
- Local-First & Private: All configurations, layouts, and window rules stay on your computer.
- Multi-Monitor Awareness: Remembers layout assignments across external monitors.
Installation & Setup
macOS
- Download the DMG installer.
- Drag
SoLoScreenSnap.appinto your Applications folder. - Open the app and grant Accessibility permissions in System Settings β Privacy & Security β Accessibility.
Windows
- Run the installer package.
- Pin the app to your taskbar or let it launch on startup.
Linux X11
- Run the AppImage or install the Debian package.
- Ensure
wmctrlandxdotoolare installed for window positioning.
Getting Started Workflow
- Grab any open window and drag it toward any screen edge.
- The ordered layout overlay will appear showing available zones.
- Drop the window into your target zone to snap it instantly.