Move window to space without disabling SIP

[typoon]

Hi,

I noticed that with SIP enabled it seems like it is not possible to move a window to another space. Amethyst seems to be able to do that, so I did some digging and looks like they use CGSpacesInfo for that as seen here: https://github.com/ianyh/Amethyst/blob/7cd205a1f8460d19f407acfde6aa2a33b7b0cfe7/Amethyst/Managers/WindowManager.swift#L642

Would it be possible to implement the feature to move windows to a different space in yabai using this API so that SIP can remain enabled?

Thanks!

[rockyzhang24]

I think "moving a window to another space or display" does not require SIP disabled. It is not listed on the wiki page https://github.com/koekeishiya/yabai/wiki/Disabling-System-Integrity-Protection and #13 (comment).

I uninstalled scriping-addition just now by sudo yabai --uninstall-sa, killall Dock. Then I tested "moving a window in space 1 to space 2" via yabai -m window --space 2, and it worked well.

[typoon]

You are completely correct. I got confused between the move window to space and the focus space commands. It is focusing a space that does not work without SIP disabled. Sorry for the confusion. I guess it is safe to ignore me here then. Any idea how Mission Control might be doing that? I would assume there might be some private API for it that could be used?

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On Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 11:25 PM R0ckyY2 ***@***.***> wrote: I think "moving windows to another space or display" does not require SIP disabled. It is not listed on the wiki page https://github.com/koekeishiya/yabai/wiki/Disabling-System-Integrity-Protection and #13 (comment) <#13 (comment)>. I uninstalled scriping-addition just now by sudo yabai --uninstall-sa, killall Dock. Then I tested "moving a window in space 1 to space 2viayabai -m window space 2`, and it works well. — You are receiving this because you authored the thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#795 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAF5IA2OT6CYVNNI4PKJ5D3S2EINPANCNFSM4WE6BAPQ> .

[rockyzhang24]

I don't know the underlying techniques that Mission Control uses to do that. But I have another way to switch workspace with SIP disabled by means of the macOS Keyboard shortcuts.

Firstly, I set the shortcuts in "System Preferences -> Keyboard -> shortcuts -> Mission Control" for workspace switching. For example ^1, ^2, ..., ^N for switching to workspace 1, 2, ..., N.

Then I create a shell script. I can pass in an argument as the target workspace id, and this script will help us switch to that workspace. The shell script is here (https://github.com/yanzhang0219/dotfiles/blob/master/.config/yabai/scripts/focus-space-SIP.sh)

Finally, in skhdrc, we just need to create some keybindings for switching workspaces using this script. For example, alt - 3 : ~/.config/yabai/scripts/focus-space-SIP.sh 3 for switch to workspace 3.

[typoon]

Yeah, that is what I have been doing. Only problem I have with that is that there doesnt seem to be a reliable way of exporting those keyboard shortcuts from MacOS, so whenever I setup a new machine I have to recreate those shortcuts manually. I will google around some more and see if I can find any pointers.

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On Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 11:57 PM R0ckyY2 ***@***.***> wrote: I don't know the underlying techniques that Mission Control uses to do that. But I have another way to switch workspace with SIP disabled by means of the macOS Keyboard shortcuts. I set the shortcuts in "System Preferences -> Keyboard -> shortcuts -> Mission Control" for workspace switching. For example ^1, ^2, ..., ^N for switching to workspace 1, 2, ..., N. Then I create a shell script. I can pass in an argument as the target workspace id, and this script will help us switch to that workspace. The shell script is here ( https://github.com/yanzhang0219/dotfiles/blob/master/.config/yabai/scripts/focus-space-SIP.sh ) Next, in skhdrc, we just need to create some keybindings for switching workspaces using this script. For example, alt - 3 : ~/.config/yabai/scripts/focus-space-SIP.sh 3 for switch to workspace 3. — You are receiving this because you authored the thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#795 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAF5IA47WV7TX7NZSBAPYH3S2EMDTANCNFSM4WE6BAPQ> .

[rockyzhang24]

Exactly.
I have no idea where they are stored (probably in some plist file). What I am doing is enabling the automatic Time Machine backup so that I can set up a new machine using the latest backup in the future.

However, at least for me, this is not the most troublesome. What bothers me the most is that there are no shortcuts in macOS to create and destroy workspaces. For workspace creation, what I can come up with is using a piece of AppleScript to simulate the mouse operation, i.e., open Mission Control, click the + icon on the top right corner. However, I have no idea about how to destroy a specific workspace, even a stupid one.

[hpl002]

Not to jump on the thread here, but creating a completely separate repository that describes how one can successfully mimic the same behavior as yabai without disabling SIP would be extremely useful.

Im sure many others would not only find this useful but also happily try and resolve some issues if you were to collect all of this in one place.

[rockyzhang24]

@hpl002 Thank you for your advice. I am a heavy user of yabai, and that's what I am thinking. In the Discussions, we have a section called "Ideas" and I think that's a great place to gather tips/skills.

I learned a lot during my using and configuring yabai. I am really desired to share them. I will create a brand new thread there later to share what I've learned and come up with.

[hpl002]

@hpl002 Thank you for your advice. I am a heavy user of yabai, and that's what I am thinking. In the Discussions, we have a section called "Ideas" and I think that's a great place to gather tips/skills.

I learned a lot during my using and configuring yabai. I am really desired to share them. I will create a brand new thread there later to share what I've learned and come up with.

Awesome! Thank you for your willingness. Looking forward to having a look 🎉