BetterStage Documentation
Everything you need to set up and master BetterStage — from your first stage to advanced auto-tiling and AI-powered workspace organization.
Getting Started
Install BetterStage, grant Accessibility permission, and create your first stage.
Stages
Named workspaces that span all monitors with instant keyboard switching.
Stages Bar
Visual overview panel showing all stages with live window thumbnails.
Window Management
Move windows between stages using shortcuts, the snap wheel, or multi-window grab.
AI Staging
Let AI analyze your open windows and organize them into project-focused stages.
Snap Zones
Snap windows to halves, quarters, thirds, and more with shortcuts or edge dragging.
Snap Wheel
Radial menu for snapping windows, switching stages, retiling, and quick actions.
Bento Box Auto-Tiling
Automatically tile windows in a BSP grid with configurable gaps and per-stage toggle.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete shortcut reference for stage switching, window snapping, tiling, and navigation.
Monitor Management
Multi-monitor setups, pinned monitors, display ID persistence, and hot-plugging.
License Keys
Activate, redeem, and manage BetterStage license keys for Pro features.
Settings Reference
Every BetterStage setting grouped by tab: General, Bento Box, Snap Wheel, Pin Monitor, and Shortcuts.
Troubleshooting
Solutions to common issues: permissions, shortcuts, window detection, and crash recovery.