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• Last commit 4d ago
• 6 active contributors
• GPL-3.0 licensed
• CI configured
• ⚠ Single-maintainer risk — top contributor 95% of recent commits
• ⚠ GPL-3.0 is copyleft — check downstream compatibility
• ⚠ No test directory detected

_{Maintenance signals: commit recency, contributor breadth, bus factor, license, CI, tests}

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FlashSpace is a blazingly-fast virtual workspace manager for macOS written in Swift that replaces native macOS Spaces by allowing users to define custom workspaces, assign applications to them, and switch between workspaces instantly via hotkeys without macOS animations. It leverages the macOS Accessibility API (AXUIElement) to manipulate window visibility and app focus across multiple displays, solving the problem of slow native Space transitions and inflexible workspace organization. Modular Swift monorepo organized by domain: FlashSpace/Accessibility/ contains AXUIElement extensions for window manipulation (GetSet, Actions, Properties, CoreGraphics), FlashSpace/Extensions/ contains utility extensions (Array, Bundle, NSScreen, NSRunningApplication), FlashSpace/App/ contains core app infrastructure (AppDelegate, AppDependencies, Migrations), and FlashSpace/Assets.xcassets/ manages UI resources. The app uses SwiftUI for the UI layer (inferred from .swiftformat and color asset definitions).

macOS power users and developers who work across multiple applications and displays and want instant workspace switching without waiting for macOS animations. They need to organize apps into logical workspaces (e.g., one for design, one for coding, one for communication) and switch between them efficiently using keyboard shortcuts.

Actively developed and production-ready. The repo has CI/CD configured (GitHub Actions for xcode-build-check and quality-check), follows Swift linting standards (.swiftlint.yml, .swiftformat), publishes releases on Homebrew and GitHub, and targets macOS 14.0+. The codebase is well-structured with 467K lines of Swift, suggesting a mature feature-complete application with regular maintenance.

Low risk for a single-maintainer Swift macOS app. The main risks are: (1) dependency on macOS Accessibility APIs which can change between OS versions, (2) reliance on 'Displays have separate Spaces' system setting which may break with future macOS updates, and (3) single maintainer (wojciech-kulik) means slower response to critical bugs, though the recent CI setup and release frequency suggest active monitoring. No obvious heavy external dependencies visible in the file list.

The repo shows active development with configured GitHub Actions workflows (pr.yml, quality-check.yml, xcode-build-check.yml) and a WhatsNewManager suggesting recent feature additions. A Brewfile indicates dependency management via Homebrew. Without access to recent commits or PRs, the presence of Migrations.swift suggests ongoing schema or configuration changes. The repo is being maintained with releases published to Homebrew.

git clone https://github.com/wojciech-kulik/FlashSpace.git
cd FlashSpace
brew bundle  # Install dependencies from Brewfile
open FlashSpace.xcodeproj  # Open in Xcode
# Build and run in Xcode or:
xcodebuild -scheme FlashSpace build

Daily commands: Open FlashSpace.xcodeproj in Xcode and build the 'FlashSpace' scheme. The app requires macOS 14.0+ and will run as a menu bar application. For command-line builds: xcodebuild -scheme FlashSpace -configuration Release build or brew install flashspace to install the pre-built binary.

• FlashSpace/App/FlashSpaceApp.swift — Main app entry point and SwiftUI root; defines the application lifecycle and dependency initialization
• FlashSpace/App/AppDependencies.swift — Central dependency injection container; all major services are configured and provided here
• FlashSpace/Accessibility/System.swift — Core abstraction over macOS Accessibility API; enables window management and app control
• FlashSpace/Features/HotKeys/HotKeysManager.swift — Manages global keyboard shortcuts and workspace navigation; critical for user interaction
• FlashSpace/Features/FocusManager/FocusManager.swift — Orchestrates window state, focus tracking, and app layout preservation across workspaces
• FlashSpace/Features/CLI/CLIServer.swift — Socket-based command server enabling programmatic control via CLI; extends platform capabilities
• FlashSpace/Features/Config/ConfigSerializer.swift — Handles user configuration in multiple formats (JSON, YAML, TOML); critical for customization

Add a new CLI command

1. Create command case in appropriate Commands file (e.g., WorkspaceCommands.swift, SpaceControlCommands.swift) (FlashSpace/Features/CLI/Commands/WorkspaceCommands.swift)
2. Implement execution logic in CommandExecutor.executeCommand() switch statement (FlashSpace/Features/CLI/Models/CommandExecutor.swift)
3. Define request/response models if needed (inherit from Codable) (FlashSpace/Features/CLI/Models/CommandRequest.swift)
4. Register command parsing in CLI.swift parseCommand() method (FlashSpace/Features/CLI/CLI.swift)

Add a new global hotkey

1. Define hotkey constant in AppConstants.swift or relevant feature constants (FlashSpace/App/AppConstants.swift)
2. Add hotkey model case to AppHotKey enum (FlashSpace/Features/HotKeys/Models/AppHotKey.swift)
3. Implement keyboard shortcut conversion in AppHotKey+KeyboardShortcut.swift (FlashSpace/Features/HotKeys/Extensions/AppHotKey+KeyboardShortcut.swift)
4. Register handler in HotKeysManager.registerHotKey() (FlashSpace/Features/HotKeys/HotKeysManager.swift)

Add a new configuration option

1. Add property to relevant config model (update schema in ConfigCoder if versioning needed) (FlashSpace/Features/Config/Models/ConfigCoder.swift)
2. Update all codec implementations (JSON, YAML, TOML) to handle new field (FlashSpace/Features/Config/Models/JSONCoding.swift)
3. Add migration in Migrations.swift if changing existing schema version (FlashSpace/App/Migrations.swift)
4. Update serialization logic in ConfigSerializer to save/load new option (FlashSpace/Features/Config/ConfigSerializer.swift)

Add window management capability

1. Add AXUIElement extension method in appropriate file (e.g., AXUIElement+Actions.swift) (FlashSpace/Accessibility/AXUIElement+Actions.swift)
2. Expose capability through System.swift wrapper class (FlashSpace/Accessibility/System.swift)
3. Call from FocusManager or relevant feature when switching workspaces (FlashSpace/Features/FocusManager/FocusManager.swift)

• Swift + SwiftUI — Type-safe, native macOS development; deep OS integration via AppKit
• macOS Accessibility API (AXUIElement) — Only way to query/control windows without requiring accessibility permissions at install; core to window management
• Unix domain sockets (CLIServer) — Enables CLI control without spawning separate processes; low overhead
• Multi-format config (JSON/YAML/TOML) — Flexibility for different user preferences; allows text-based customization
• Global hotkey registration via Keyboard Shortcuts framework — Unified macOS approach; integrates with system settings

• Replace native macOS Spaces instead of augmenting

  • Why: Removes animation overhead; instant workspace switching
  • Consequence: Requires manual window state restoration; more complex than using native APIs

• Manual window layout preservation (FocusManager)

  • Why: Enables instant switching without waiting for macOS animations
  • Consequence: Must track window positions/sizes manually; potential desync with system if apps move windows unexpectedly

• Socket-based CLI instead of process spawning

  • Why: Lower latency; persistent connection
  • Consequence: Requires daemon running; adds complexity to shutdown/startup

• Single-app-focused (macOS only)

  • Why: Exploit platform-specific capabilities; tight OS integration
  • Consequence: Cannot port to Linux/Windows; tied to macOS versioning

• Cross-platform support (macOS-only by design)
• Sync workspaces across multiple Macs
• Replace system-wide window management (only virtual workspace switching)
• Handle arbitrary third-party workspace plugins
• Real-time collaborative workspace

Several non-obvious gotchas: (1) 'Displays have separate Spaces' must be enabled in System Preferences for the app to work—if disabled, workspace switching will fail silently or behave unpredictably. (2) Accessibility API calls (AXUIElement methods) can be slow and may timeout on unresponsive apps; no visible timeout handling in the file list suggests potential hang risk. (3) The app manipulates window visibility at a low level; conflicting with other window managers or accessibility tools could cause instability. (4) Workspace state persists to disk (inferred from Migrations.swift), but no explicit lock file or crash recovery visible in the file list.

• AXUIElement (Accessibility API) — Core to FlashSpace—the entire workspace switching mechanism relies on manipulating AXUIElement objects to hide/show windows and control app focus; misunderstanding this API leads to window control failures
• macOS Spaces and Virtual Desktops — FlashSpace reimplements Spaces functionality; understanding how native Spaces work (Mission Control, display-specific workspaces) explains why the 'Displays have separate Spaces' system setting is required
• Window Server and Core Graphics — The file AXUIElement+CoreGraphics.swift bridges Accessibility API with Core Graphics coordinate systems; essential for precise window positioning and multi-display support
• NSRunningApplication and Process Management — FlashSpace tracks and manipulates running processes via NSRunningApplication; understanding app lifecycle (launching, terminating, activating) is key to reliable workspace switching
• macOS Menu Bar Applications (LSUIElement) — FlashSpace runs as a menu bar app without a traditional Dock icon; understanding LSUIElement and menu bar lifecycle is required for app initialization and lifecycle management
• SwiftUI State Management and Dependency Injection — AppDependencies.swift manages app-wide state (workspaces, app tracking, display info); understanding SwiftUI's ObservedObject and @EnvironmentObject patterns is critical for modifying the UI
• System Preferences Plist Migration — Migrations.swift suggests user preferences are stored in plist format and versioned; understanding macOS preferences persistence helps avoid breaking user configurations during updates

• koekeishiya/yabai — Window manager for macOS that also uses Accessibility API to manage windows; similar approach to workspace management but more comprehensive (tiling, gaps, etc.)
• ianyh/Amethyst — Tiling window manager for macOS using Accessibility API; solves related problem of window organization but focuses on tiling layouts rather than virtual workspaces
• rxhanson/Rectangle — Window snapping and sizing tool for macOS; complements FlashSpace by helping users organize windows within assigned workspaces after switching
• skcript/remove-cocoapods — Not directly related, but macOS app development infrastructure; helpful for contributors setting up Swift/Xcode environments without dependency bloat
• brew-sh/brew — FlashSpace is distributed via Homebrew; understanding Homebrew package distribution is essential for maintaining the cask and testing local installs

To work on one of these in Claude Code or Cursor, paste: Implement the "<title>" PR idea from CLAUDE.md, working through the checklist as the task list.

Add unit tests for Accessibility extensions and AXUIElement wrappers

The Accessibility module (FlashSpace/Accessibility/) contains critical functionality for window management via macOS accessibility APIs, but there are no visible test files in the repo. This is high-risk code that benefits greatly from unit tests. Testing AXUIElement+Actions.swift, AXUIElement+Properties.swift, and System.swift would catch regressions in window manipulation, property queries, and app interactions.

• [ ] Create FlashSpaceTests/AccessibilityTests/ directory
• [ ] Add unit tests for AXUIElement+Actions.swift covering window move/resize operations
• [ ] Add unit tests for AXUIElement+Properties.swift covering attribute getters/setters
• [ ] Add unit tests for System.swift covering app enumeration and window querying
• [ ] Integrate tests into .github/workflows/quality-check.yml if not already present

Add CLI integration tests and documentation for CLI commands

FlashSpace/Features/CLI/ contains 7 command modules (AppCommands, FocusCommands, GetCommands, etc.) but there's no visible CLI documentation or integration tests. New contributors can't easily understand the CLI API or verify commands work correctly. Adding integration tests and a CLI_COMMANDS.md would clarify the intended behavior.

• [ ] Create FlashSpaceTests/CLITests/ with integration tests for each command module
• [ ] Add tests for SpaceControlCommands.swift, WorkspaceCommands.swift, and ProfileCommands.swift
• [ ] Create docs/CLI_COMMANDS.md documenting each command with examples
• [ ] Add CLI test cases to .github/workflows/xcode-build-check.yml or quality-check.yml

Refactor large FlashSpace/Features directory by extracting UI layer into separate modules

The Features directory currently mixes CLI concerns with what appears to be other feature logic. Based on the file structure showing CLI as the only visible subdirectory, the Features module likely needs better separation of concerns. Extract UI/View layer code into a dedicated FlashSpace/Features/UI/ module and FlashSpace/Features/Core/ module to improve maintainability and testability.

• [ ] Audit FlashSpace/Features/ to identify all feature directories beyond CLI
• [ ] Create FlashSpace/Features/UI/ directory for view-related code
• [ ] Create FlashSpace/Features/Core/ directory for business logic shared across features
• [ ] Move applicable extensions from FlashSpace/Extensions/ into feature-specific modules where appropriate
• [ ] Update imports throughout the codebase and verify tests still pass

• Add unit tests for the Accessibility extensions in FlashSpace/Accessibility/—currently no test files visible in the repo; start with tests for AXUIElement+Properties.swift to verify attribute reading works across macOS versions
• Expand the Extensions module with documented utility functions for common operations—many files like Array.swift and Collection.swift exist but their implementations aren't visible; document and test edge cases for collection filtering and window coordinate transformations
• Add keyboard shortcut conflict detection to hotkey binding—users may accidentally assign the same hotkey to multiple workspaces; add validation in the hotkey assignment flow and emit clear error messages

FlashSpace is a macOS application with a moderate security posture. The main concerns are: (1) extensive use of macOS Accessibility APIs which require careful permission handling and validation, (2) socket-based CLI server communication that needs authentication/encryption, (3) multiple configuration file format parsers that increase attack surface, and (4) limited visible input validation patterns. The application doesn't appear to have traditional web vulnerabilities (no hardcoded secrets detected, no SQL databases, no web endpoints exposed). However, as a system-level utility with elevated permissions, strict validation of all user inputs and system operations is critical. No evidence of insecure dependencies was found in the visible file structure.

• High · Accessibility API Misuse - Potential Privilege Escalation — FlashSpace/Accessibility/ (multiple files: AXUIElement+Actions.swift, AXUIElement+GetSet.swift, NSRunningApplication+Actions.swift). The codebase extensively uses macOS Accessibility APIs (AXUIElement) for window management and application control. While necessary for the app's functionality, these APIs require Accessibility permissions and can be exploited if not properly validated. The files in FlashSpace/Accessibility/ directory implement direct system control without visible input validation patterns. Fix: Implement strict validation of all accessibility operations, log all sensitive actions, and ensure proper error handling to prevent unauthorized access. Consider implementing an audit trail for accessibility operations.
• Medium · CLI Server Socket Communication — FlashSpace/Features/CLI/CLIServer.swift. The CLI server implementation (CLIServer.swift) establishes socket communication for command execution. Without visible encryption or authentication mechanisms in the file structure, socket-based IPC could be vulnerable to local privilege escalation or command injection attacks. Fix: Implement authentication and encryption for socket communication. Validate and sanitize all incoming CLI commands. Consider using secure IPC mechanisms with proper access controls.
• Medium · Configuration File Parsing - Multiple Formats — FlashSpace/Features/Config/ (ConfigSerializer.swift, JSONCoding.swift, TOMLCoding.swift, YAMLCoding.swift). The application supports multiple configuration formats (JSON, YAML, TOML) through ConfigSerializer and related classes. Multiple parsers increase the attack surface for injection attacks if input is not properly validated before parsing. Fix: Validate all configuration files before parsing. Use safe parsing libraries with known security patches. Implement schema validation for all supported formats. Limit file permissions for configuration files.
• Medium · No Visible Input Validation for Workspace/App Commands — FlashSpace/Features/CLI/Commands/ (multiple command files). Command files (WorkspaceCommands.swift, AppCommands.swift, etc.) handle user inputs without visible input validation patterns in the file structure, creating potential for injection attacks. Fix: Implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization for all user-provided parameters. Use whitelisting for allowed values where possible. Implement proper error handling and logging.
• Low · Bundle and Resource Access — FlashSpace/Extensions/Bundle.swift. Bundle.swift extension handles resource access. Ensure bundle resources are not modified after signing and that only intended resources are accessible. Fix: Verify bundle code signing is properly implemented. Validate bundle resources at runtime before use. Implement integrity checks for critical resources.
• Low · String Operations Without Obvious Sanitization — FlashSpace/Extensions/String.swift, FlashSpace/Extensions/DisplayName.swift. The String.swift extension file suggests custom string operations which may be used for display names and other outputs without visible sanitization. Fix: Ensure all user-displayed strings are properly escaped and sanitized. Implement allowlist-based filtering for special characters in display names.

LLM-derived; treat as a starting point, not a security audit.

• Open issues — current backlog
• Recent PRs — what's actively shipping
• Source on GitHub

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