Achieving Instant Space Switching on MacOS

Switching spaces on MacOS can be frustrating due to the persistent animation that Apple refuses to disable. Despite the short duration, frequent space switchers find it maddening. Many solutions exist, but none fully satisfy the need for instant switching without drawbacks. Common suggestions like enabling 'Reduce motion' merely replace the animation with a fade-in effect and affect browser settings. Yabai offers an instant switcher but requires disabling System Integrity Protection and using its window manager, which may not be compatible with others like PaperWM.spoon.

Third-party virtual space managers like FlashSpace and AeroSpace are non-native and unnecessary for simply disabling an animation. BetterTouchTool offers a paid solution for animation-free space switching. However, the true solution lies in InstantSpaceSwitcher by jurplel on GitHub. This menu bar app achieves instant switching by simulating a fast trackpad swipe, without needing to disable security features. It also provides a command line interface for direct space navigation.

Installation is straightforward with a few terminal commands, making InstantSpaceSwitcher a native and effective solution. Despite its low visibility on GitHub, it deserves recognition for its simplicity and effectiveness. Users are encouraged to try it and support its development by starring the repository.