ALT+Tab on Multiple Screens: Show Only Windows from Active Monitor

[Sreniok]

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Enhance PowerToys to allow ALT+Tab functionality to display only the applications open on the currently active monitor when the cursor is on that screen. This would improve multitasking efficiency for users with multi-monitor setups by reducing clutter and making window switching more intuitive.

Scenario when this would be used?

• A user is working with a dual or multi-monitor setup, each screen running different applications.
• They want to switch between applications on a specific monitor without seeing windows from other monitors.
• Currently, ALT+Tab shows all open applications across all monitors, making it harder to focus on the relevant workspace.
• With this feature enabled, pressing ALT+Tab will only cycle through the apps open on the monitor where the mouse cursor is currently located.

Supporting information

User Benefit: Increases productivity by making window switching more context-aware in multi-monitor environments.

Customization: The feature could be optional, with a toggle in PowerToys settings for users who prefer the traditional ALT+Tab behavior.

Potential Implementation: Hook into Windows window management APIs to detect the active monitor based on cursor position and filter the ALT+Tab window list accordingly.

Comparison: Similar behavior is found in some third-party window managers like DisplayFusion, but integrating it into PowerToys would provide a lightweight and seamless solution within the Windows ecosystem.

[similar-issues-ai]

We've found some similar issues:

• Alt+Tab Cycling for Current Active Monitor/Mouse Pointer Location #25591 , similarity score: 89%
• Screen Aware App Switcher #29707 , similarity score: 82%

If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue.

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