AirSpace

Name, track, and customize your spaces from the menu bar

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Category
Utility
WM Type
—
License
paid
Open Source
No
Keybindings
Yes
Scripting
No
Last Update
2026-05-11

Features

  • Custom Space Names
  • Menu Bar Switcher
  • HUD Display on Switch
  • Per-Space Colors
  • Numbered Icons Option
  • Multi-Monitor Support
  • Fullscreen Spaces Support
  • Keyboard Shortcuts (desktops 1–16)
  • 3-Day Free Trial

About

AirSpace is a minimalist utility that layers custom names, per-space colors, and a menu bar switcher onto native macOS Spaces. Built by Hazel's Garden LLC with no AI code or art, it adds visual identity and fast navigation without requiring SIP disable. Available via Mac App Store or direct download with a 3-day free trial.

Who It's For

AirSpace is for Mac users who heavily use macOS Spaces but find the native experience too bare — spaces are numbered, not named, switching requires Mission Control or Ctrl+arrow, and there's no visual way to distinguish one space from another at a glance. It's especially useful for people who maintain persistent named workspaces (e.g., "Code", "Comms", "Research") and want to jump to them from the menu bar without breaking flow. A 3-day free trial is available via direct download from the website (no payment required), with a $9.99 one-time purchase to keep it.

How It Works

AirSpace integrates with macOS Spaces to let you assign each space a custom name, color, and display style. A persistent menu bar icon shows your current space and opens a switcher listing all named spaces grouped by display. Selecting one teleports you directly there. When you switch spaces, a brief HUD overlay displays the space's custom name, reinforcing context. If you prefer a minimal look, a numbered icons mode replaces text labels with clean numbered badges. Configurable ⌘ shortcuts cover desktops 1–16, and fullscreen spaces are included in the switcher alongside regular spaces.

One important caveat: Apple's API does not allow apps to change space names inside Mission Control itself, so AirSpace's custom names only appear within AirSpace's own UI — the switcher and HUD — not in the Mission Control overlay. Multi-monitor setups are handled by grouping space entries per display.

Compared to Alternatives

Compared to SpaceJump (also $9.99), AirSpace covers similar ground — both add custom names, colors, and menu bar switching to native Spaces. SpaceJump adds per-space icons and time tracking; AirSpace adds a numbered icons mode and emphasizes a more minimal aesthetic. Both work within native Spaces without SIP.

Compared to FlashSpace (free, open source), AirSpace works entirely within native macOS Spaces rather than replacing them with a window-hiding model. FlashSpace is faster and more configurable for power users; AirSpace stays within the native paradigm and suits users who want App Store convenience and a GUI-only setup.

Requirements

  • macOS 15.6 or later
  • No SIP disabling required
  • $9.99 one-time — Mac App Store or direct from hazels.garden/airspace
  • 3-day free trial available via direct download (no payment required)

Getting Started

Download the trial or purchase from hazels.garden/airspace, or buy from the Mac App Store. On first launch, grant the necessary permissions. Open preferences to name your Spaces, assign per-space colors, and configure your ⌘ keyboard shortcuts. The menu bar switcher is available immediately — click it or use your shortcuts to navigate between named spaces.

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