One key, one window
Each shortcut links a key to part of a window title, regardless of case. The numeric keypad is told apart from the top-row digits, with Num Lock on or off. The Test button tries the shortcut right away.
WindowSwitcher
WindowSwitcher links a key or a key combination to a window, identified by part of its title. One press, from any window, brings it to the front.
Download for Windows
0.4.0 · November 15, 2026 · 6.3 MB
Portable version (.zip)Other systems and versions
Windows may show a warning on first launch: the executables are not signed yet. Click "More info", then "Run anyway". To verify the file, compare its SHA-256 checksum with the one in the technical details.
Available for Windows and Linux
0.4.0 · November 15, 2026
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The key keeps its effect
If no open window matches, the key does what it usually does. A minimized window is restored before being brought to the front. Shortcuts reserved by the system are refused.
In the background
WindowSwitcher stays in the notification area and listens to the keyboard while its window is closed. It can start with Windows, hidden.
How to use
- Launch WindowSwitcher and click "Add a window".
- Press the key or combination to use.
- Enter part of the window title, or pick it from the list of open windows.
- Press the key from any window: the chosen window comes to the front.
System requirements
- Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
- glibc 2.35 or later: Ubuntu 22.04, Debian 12, Fedora 36 and later
- x86_64 architecture.
- Prerequisites : wmctrl (Linux)
- Linux: X11 session (Wayland is not supported).
- Settings are saved in windowswitcher.toml, next to the executable. Settings from Numpad Switcher, the former name of the application, are carried over.
Version
| File | Format | Size | SHA-256 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows, installer | .exe | 6.3 MB | 3fa97e2fb1eb7b1b755ddfd9f9ed91989263651b798c173db821e81328b78275 |
| Windows, portable | .zip | 5.5 MB | 3c5f0f23b848eef55ca7bc82459fce01add30607d15811b75d213d4837327378 |
| Linux, portable | — | — | — |
Release notes for 0.4.0 · November 15, 2026
- Numpad Switcher becomes WindowSwitcher; existing settings are carried over.
- New look, interface in French and English.
- Start with Windows.
- "✖ closes the application" option, unchecked by default: ✖ puts the window away.
0.4.0 ·
- Numpad Switcher becomes WindowSwitcher; existing settings are carried over.
- New look, interface in French and English.
- Start with Windows.
- "✖ closes the application" option, unchecked by default: ✖ puts the window away.
0.3.0
- The key keeps its normal effect when the linked window is not open.
- Options grouped in a Settings screen.
0.2.3
- Previous version, under the name Numpad Switcher.
Verify a file
Compute the SHA-256 checksum of the downloaded file and compare it with the one in the table. If they differ, the file was modified or not downloaded correctly.
- Windows
certutil -hashfile <fichier> SHA256- Linux
sha256sum <fichier>
No known bugs
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