# Virtual Desktop Manager for Raycast URL: https://www.raycast.com/sameed_majgaonkar/virtual-desktop-manager > Manage Windows virtual desktops directly from Raycast using AutoHotkey. Brings hyprland like experience to windows. - Install: raycast://extensions/sameed_majgaonkar/virtual-desktop-manager - Author: [Sameed Majgaonkar](https://www.raycast.com/sameed_majgaonkar) - Installs: 245 - Platforms: Windows - Categories: System, Productivity - Updated: 2026-04-24 - Source: https://github.com/raycast/extensions/tree/186d955eda64f9e956b25a3fdf5566b1d38f57f2/extensions/virtual-desktop-manager/ ## Commands - **Create Desktop & Switch**: Create a new virtual desktop and switch to it - **View Keyboard Shortcuts**: View all available keyboard shortcuts at a glance - **Edit Keybindings**: Customize keybindings for all commands - **Run Keybindings Daemon**: Start or reload the background keybindings script - **Stop Keybindings Daemon**: Stop the background keybindings script - **Go to Desktop 1**: Switch to virtual desktop 1 - **Go to Desktop 2**: Switch to virtual desktop 2 - **Go to Desktop 3**: Switch to virtual desktop 3 - **Go to Desktop 4**: Switch to virtual desktop 4 - **Go to Desktop 5**: Switch to virtual desktop 5 - **Go to Next Desktop**: Switch to the next virtual desktop - **Go to Previous Desktop**: Switch to the previous virtual desktop - **Move Window to Desktop 1 & Follow**: Move the active window to desktop 1 and switch - **Move Window to Desktop 2 & Follow**: Move the active window to desktop 2 and switch - **Move Window to Desktop 3 & Follow**: Move the active window to desktop 3 and switch - **Move Window to Desktop 4 & Follow**: Move the active window to desktop 4 and switch - **Move Window to Desktop 5 & Follow**: Move the active window to desktop 5 and switch - **Move Window to Desktop 1 (Stay)**: Move window to desktop 1 without following - **Move Window to Desktop 2 (Stay)**: Move window to desktop 2 without following - **Move Window to Desktop 3 (Stay)**: Move window to desktop 3 without following - **Move Window to Next Desktop**: Move the active window to the next desktop and follow - **Move Window to Previous Desktop**: Move the active window to the previous desktop and follow - **Create Desktop (Stay)**: Create a new desktop but stay on current - **Remove Current Desktop**: Remove the current virtual desktop - **Ensure 5 Desktops Exist**: Create desktops until at least 5 exist - **Toggle Pin Window**: Toggle pin window to all desktops - **Pin Window**: Pin the active window to all desktops - **Unpin Window**: Unpin the active window - **Check Window Pinned**: Check if the active window is pinned - **Toggle Pin App**: Toggle pin app to all desktops - **Pin App**: Pin the active app to all desktops - **Unpin App**: Unpin the active app - **Check App Pinned**: Check if the active app is pinned - **Show Current Desktop**: Show which desktop you're currently on - **Show Desktop Count**: Show total number of virtual desktops ## README

Virtual Desktop Manager

Manage Windows virtual desktops directly from Raycast using AutoHotkey. Brings a hyprland-like experience to Windows. #### Screenshots ![Virtual Desktop](https://github.com/raycast/extensions/raw/186d955eda64f9e956b25a3fdf5566b1d38f57f2/extensions/virtual-desktop-manager//metadata/vd.png) ![Edit Keybindings](https://github.com/raycast/extensions/raw/186d955eda64f9e956b25a3fdf5566b1d38f57f2/extensions/virtual-desktop-manager//metadata/edit_keybindings.png) ![View Keybindings](https://github.com/raycast/extensions/raw/186d955eda64f9e956b25a3fdf5566b1d38f57f2/extensions/virtual-desktop-manager//metadata/view_keybindings.png) #### Requirements ##### AutoHotkey v2.1-alpha.5 (Required) This extension requires **AutoHotkey v2.1-alpha.5** or later. The standard v2.0.x versions will **not** work. **Install via winget (Recommended):** ```powershell winget install AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey --version 2.1-alpha.5 ``` **Or download manually:** [AutoHotkey v2.1-alpha.5](https://www.autohotkey.com/download/2.1/AutoHotkey_2.1-alpha.5_setup.exe) #### Features ##### Raycast Commands Run these commands directly from Raycast search: | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | **Go to Desktop 1-5** | Switch to a specific desktop | | **Go to Next/Previous Desktop** | Navigate between desktops | | **Move Window to Desktop 1-5** | Move the active window and follow | | **Move Window (Stay)** | Move window without switching | | **Create Desktop** | Create a new virtual desktop | | **Remove Desktop** | Remove the current desktop | | **Toggle Pin Window** | Pin/unpin window to all desktops | | **Toggle Pin App** | Pin/unpin app to all desktops | | **Show Current Desktop** | Display current desktop number | | **Show Desktop Count** | Display total number of desktops | ##### Background Keybindings Daemon Run the **"Run Keybindings Daemon"** command to enable system-wide keyboard shortcuts: ###### Default Shortcuts (Numpad-based) | Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | `Numpad 1-3` | Go to Desktop 1-3 | | `Numpad 4-6` | Move window to Desktop 1-3 & follow | | `Numpad 7-9` | Move window to Desktop 1-3 (stay) | | `Ctrl+Shift+Win+←/→` | Previous/Next desktop | | `Win+Alt+←/→` | Move window left/right & follow | | `Alt+Numpad+` | Create desktop & switch | | `Alt+Numpad-` | Remove current desktop | | `Numpad 0` | Toggle pin window | | `Numpad .` | Toggle pin app | | `F1` | Show current desktop | | `F2` | Show desktop count | | `F3` | Exit daemon | ##### Customizable Keybindings Use the **"Edit Keybindings"** command to customize all shortcuts: 1. Select any command from the list 2. Press Enter to edit its hotkey 3. Enter your custom AHK hotkey (e.g., `$#1` for Win+1) 4. Press `Cmd+S` to save and reload the daemon ###### AHK Hotkey Syntax | Symbol | Key | |--------|-----| | `$` | Hook prefix (recommended) | | `^` | Ctrl | | `#` | Win | | `!` | Alt | | `+` | Shift | **Examples:** - `$#1` = Win+1 - `$^#Left` = Ctrl+Win+Left - `$!+F1` = Alt+Shift+F1 #### Installation 1. **Install AutoHotkey v2.1-alpha.5** ```powershell winget install AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey --version 2.1-alpha.5 ``` Or [download manually](https://www.autohotkey.com/download/2.1/AutoHotkey_2.1-alpha.5_setup.exe) 2. **Install the Extension** - Open Raycast - Search for "Virtual Desktop Manager" - Click Install 3. **Start the Daemon** - Open Raycast and run "Run Keybindings Daemon" - The daemon will run in the background #### Usage Tips - **Pin frequently used windows** (like chat apps) to all desktops using `Toggle Pin Window` - **Use the daemon** for quick keyboard navigation, and Raycast commands for less frequent actions - **Customize your shortcuts** in "Edit Keybindings" to match your workflow - The daemon **automatically reloads** when you save changes in Edit Keybindings #### Troubleshooting ##### "AutoHotkey Not Found" Error Make sure you have installed **AutoHotkey v2.1-alpha.5** (not v2.0.x): ```powershell winget install AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey --version 2.1-alpha.5 ``` Or [download manually](https://www.autohotkey.com/download/2.1/AutoHotkey_2.1-alpha.5_setup.exe) ##### Script Requires v2.1-alpha Error You have AutoHotkey v2.0.x installed instead of v2.1-alpha. Uninstall the current version and install the alpha: ```powershell winget install AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey --version 2.1-alpha.5 ``` ##### Shortcuts Not Working 1. Make sure the daemon is running (Run "Run Keybindings Daemon") 2. Check if another application is capturing the same shortcuts 3. Try reloading the daemon #### Credits This extension is built on top of the amazing [VD.ahk](https://github.com/FuPeiJiang/VD.ahk) library by [@FuPeiJiang](https://github.com/FuPeiJiang). VD.ahk provides the core virtual desktop functionality for Windows, including: - Switching between desktops - Moving windows between desktops - Pinning windows/apps to all desktops - Desktop creation and removal - And much more! #### License MIT License - See [LICENSE](https://github.com/raycast/extensions/raw/186d955eda64f9e956b25a3fdf5566b1d38f57f2/extensions/virtual-desktop-manager//LICENSE) for details. #### Author Created by [sameed_majgaonkar](https://github.com/sameedmajgaonkar)