FWDE

I’d like to share a proper post about this thing.

FWDE (said like fweddie) is a Physics-based window management for Windows using AutoHotkey v2.

FWDE automatically arranges floating windows using physics simulation. Windows repel each other to avoid overlap while staying within monitor bounds. Designed for workflows with multiple floating windows (DAW plugins, browser tabs, editor windows, terminals).

Get the latest installer from Releases:

https://github.com/Flalaski/FWDE/releases

Attraction, repulsion, and damping forces

Collision avoidance between windows

Edge repulsion to fill screen space

Configurable update rates and force parameters

Per-monitor physics calculations

Optional cross-monitor mode (multimonitor expanse)

Fullscreen detection to exclude games and media players

Virtual desktop bounds for unified workspace

Automatic detection by process name, window class, or title patterns

Excludes system windows, taskbars, and fullscreen apps

Manual force-add for any window

Configurable inclusion patterns

Lock individual windows in position

Optimize layout on demand

Toggle physics and arrangement independently

Pause lock during window drag, resume on release

Window analysis showing why windows are/aren’t managed

Pattern matching display

Real-time tracking of managed windows

Force-add capability for stubborn windows

Requirements

Windows 10/11 (x64)
Windows 7 tested ok

Recommended: Installer (no AutoHotkey required)

Download FWDE_Setup_<version>.exe from Releases. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard. Optional during install: Create desktop shortcut Run FWDE when you sign in FWDE installs per-user (no admin rights needed) to: %AppData%\FWDE Update behavior: Existing FWDE_Config.json is preserved during upgrades. Uninstall behavior: Uninstall from Windows Installed Apps / Add or remove programs. You will be prompted whether to remove user data (config and layouts).

Get the latest installer from Releases:

https://github.com/Flalaski/FWDE/releases