macOS · Hotkey utility
Escape — don't get caught slacking
One hotkey flips every window to VS Code and Terminal in under 100 ms. Part of our Crazy apps line — playful utilities, not enterprise fleet tooling.
What you get
Escape watches for a single hotkey. When pressed, it hides whatever you're doing and surfaces your "work" apps instantly. Release to restore.
Instant window flip
Every visible window hides and VS Code + Terminal come forward in under 100 ms. Faster than your manager can focus.
Configurable trigger
Bind any hotkey or modifier combo. Default is ESC but you can use F13, Caps Lock remap, or a custom shortcut.
Smart app roster
Choose which apps to show (VS Code, Terminal, Xcode) and which to hide (Slack, Discord, YouTube). Fully customizable.
Restore on release
Hold mode: apps restore when you release the key. Toggle mode: press once to flip, press again to restore. Your call.
Zero footprint
No dock icon, no menu bar clutter. Runs silently in the background until you need it.
Fake typing mode
Optional: after flipping, Escape types random code characters into Terminal for 3 seconds. Maximum plausible deniability.
Install
Open the disk image, drag Escape.app into Applications, then eject the volume.
- If Gatekeeper blocks: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open anyway.
- If needed: xattr -cr ~/Downloads/Escape-1.0.0.dmg then open again.
- Grant Accessibility permission when prompted (required for window management).