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space-finder

Find and switch to macOS Spaces containing specified applications.

3|1|Updated Feb 12, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow automation#macos#mission control#spaces#application switching#desktop management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smykla-skalski/sai --skill space-finder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: space-finder
Source: https://github.com/smykla-skalski/sai/tree/main/space-finder/skills/space-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smykla-skalski/sai --skill space-finder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly locate and switch between different macOS virtual desktops (Spaces) based on the applications they contain, streamlining your workflow and reducing context-switching friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Find App's Space: Determine which Space an application is currently running in.
  • Switch to App's Space: Automatically navigate to the Space occupied by a specified application.
  • List Spaces: View all your current Spaces, including the applications running in each.
  • Use Case: You're working on a project and have multiple applications spread across different Spaces. You need to quickly switch to your IDE (e.g., VS Code) which might be in a full-screen Space. This Skill can find and switch you to that Space instantly.

Quick Start

Use the space-finder skill to switch to the Space containing the "GoLand" application.

Frequently Asked Questions about space-finder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I switch to a specific macOS Space based on the application running in it?▼

You can find an application's Space by using this Skill to parse macOS system preference plists and identify which virtual desktop currently hosts the specified application window.

Can I list all my current macOS Spaces and see what applications are running in each?▼

Yes, you can list all current macOS Spaces and their running applications. This Skill parses your desktop management configuration to display an overview of active Mission Control Spaces and full-screen windows.

What's the best way to automate navigating to a full-screen application window on macOS?▼

The best way to automate navigating to full-screen application windows is using this Skill's AppleScript activation logic to locate the target app and trigger the Space transition automatically.

Does macOS Space switching work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, macOS Space switching works without external dependencies. This Skill relies entirely on built-in macOS components, specifically parsing system preference plists and executing AppleScript for application activation.

Why does my application switch to a different Space instead of bringing the window to my current desktop?▼

Your application switches to a different Space because this Skill uses AppleScript to activate the application in its existing virtual desktop, facilitating navigation to that Space rather than moving the window to your current desktop.

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