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CursorHop for Mac
Jump your cursor across displays.
Move your cursor or active window to another display without dragging across a large desktop. Use screen numbers, physical directions, App Finder, and a visible pointer pulse to stay oriented.
- macOS 14+
- Apple Silicon + Intel
- Free up to 2 displays
- Pro up to 8 displays
Control + Command + 2
Quick answer
A direct shortcut across a large Mac desktop
CursorHop is a local Mac utility for moving the pointer or active window directly to another display. It replaces long pointer travel with a configurable shortcut, then uses Screen Overlay, Find Cursor, and App Finder to make the destination obvious.
Free includes all features available in the selected installation channel and manages up to two displays. Pro keeps the same feature set and raises the managed display limit to eight. App Store and Direct are installation choices, not four separate editions.
The core move
Cross the desktop without crossing every pixel
CursorHop turns display switching into a direct command, then helps you find the app, window, or pointer you meant to reach.
- 01
Jump by screen number
Send the pointer to Screen 1-N with a number shortcut instead of sweeping across a wide multi-monitor desktop.
- 02
Follow the physical layout
Move left, right, up, or down according to the current display arrangement when direction matters more than a screen number.
- 03
Keep the destination visible
Use Screen Overlay to see display numbers and Find Cursor to reveal the pointer with a clear local pulse.
Real product surfaces
Orientation, apps, and plans in the actual Mac app
These privacy-safe screenshots use only system apps and sample text.
Free and Pro are screen limits, not feature bundles
The plan screen keeps the difference explicit: Free manages 2 displays and Pro manages up to 8.
Find a system app by its initial
Calculator provides a privacy-safe example for app activation and same-letter candidate workflows.
Free / Pro
Every feature in Free. More displays in Pro.
Free and Pro use the same CursorHop app for the chosen installation channel. They are not separate downloads.
Free
Up to 2 displays All features in the current installation channel, forever free and unlimited in use.
Pro 1 month free, then $4.99/year
Up to 8 displays The same features with a higher managed display limit. One month free, then $4.99/year.
Every feature available in your chosen install channel is included in Free. Pro changes only the managed display limit.
Capabilities
One shortcut layer for multi-display focus
Core capabilities are available in Free within the chosen installation channel. Pro changes only the managed display limit.
- 01 Cursor
Number and direction jumps
Jump to Screen 1-N or navigate by physical direction. Shortcut modifiers remain configurable in Settings.
- 02 Orientation
Screen Overlay and Find Cursor
Show display numbers before a jump or pulse the pointer after movement so the destination is immediately visible.
- 03 Apps
App Finder
Activate an app globally by its initial, including pinyin initials for Chinese names. Repeat the key or use arrow keys to cycle same-letter candidates.
- 04 Memory
Candidate recall and minimized app wake
CursorHop remembers the last candidate for an initial and can bring minimized apps back into view.
- 05 Direct channel
Active window movement
With Accessibility granted when needed, move or focus the active window across displays, to half-screen layouts, maximum, or minimum.
- 06 App Store channel
Native Window Shortcuts
The sandboxed App Store channel does not request Accessibility. A setup guide helps macOS App Shortcuts perform window commands.
Every channel feature is included in Free. Pro changes only the display count.
Workflow
A short loop from intention to destination
The common flow is direct: identify the destination, jump, confirm the pointer, then bring the app or window into focus.
Choose a screen
Use a configurable modifier with a screen number, or navigate according to the physical display direction.
Confirm where the pointer landed
Use the Find Cursor pulse or Screen Overlay whenever the display arrangement is not yet familiar.
Activate the app
Hold the App Finder modifier and press an initial. Repeat the key or use arrows when several apps share the same initial.
Move the active window when needed
Use Direct Accessibility controls or configured macOS Native Window Shortcuts according to the installation channel.
Best fit
Built for people who live across displays
CursorHop is useful when monitor distance, display count, or changing layouts make pointer travel interrupt the work.
Multi-display developers
Move between editor, terminal, browser, simulator, and reference displays without losing the active task.
Designers and creators
Reach tools, canvases, references, and previews on separate displays with less pointer travel.
Remote workers
Reorient quickly after docking, undocking, or changing between laptop and external display layouts.
Traders and operations teams
Move focus across dense information surfaces while keeping the destination pointer easy to locate.
DisplayLink users
Use a workflow designed for large desktops where several external displays behave as one continuous space.
Compatibility
Mac and channel compatibility
Both planned channels support modern Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, while window-control setup differs by distribution channel.
macOS 14 or later
CursorHop supports macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Existing displays
The app manages displays reported by macOS. Display numbering follows the current arrangement and may change after reconnecting hardware.
Direct window controls
Direct builds request Accessibility only when active-window movement or focus features need it.
App Store window controls
The sandboxed App Store build does not request Accessibility and uses a Native Window Shortcuts setup guide instead.
Product boundaries
What CursorHop is, and what it is not
The product stays focused on local navigation and window placement instead of becoming another remote desktop or workspace manager.
- 01
One app, not four product variants
App Store and Direct are installation channels. Free and Pro are plans inside the app, with no separate Free or Pro installers.
- 02
Local input, not activity monitoring
CursorHop processes screen layout and pointer movement on the Mac. It does not record typing, capture the screen, or upload pointer paths.
- 03
A shortcut tool, not a display driver
CursorHop works with the displays macOS already recognizes, including common DisplayLink setups. It does not add virtual displays or replace display drivers.
Privacy
Display navigation stays local
CursorHop needs awareness of the local display layout, but that does not make it a monitoring tool.
No input or content capture
CursorHop does not record keyboard input, take screenshots or screen recordings, read the clipboard, or inspect user files.
No movement upload
Mouse trajectories and screen layouts are not uploaded. Pointer and display operations are processed on the Mac.
Accessibility is channel-specific
The App Store build does not request Accessibility. Direct requests it only when window-control features need it, and window content is not uploaded.
FAQ
CursorHop plans, channels, and setup
Straight answers before the public download destinations are enabled.
What is the difference between CursorHop Free and Pro?
Free includes every feature available in the selected installation channel and manages up to two displays. Pro has the same features and manages up to eight displays. Pro starts with a one-month free trial and then costs $4.99 per year.
Are App Store and Direct separate CursorHop products?
No. They are two ways to install one product. Each channel has one CursorHop.app, and Free or Pro is the plan inside that app. The App Store channel is sandboxed and uses Native Window Shortcuts; Direct can request Accessibility for active-window controls.
Does CursorHop require Accessibility permission?
Pointer jumps do not require Accessibility. The App Store channel does not request it. The Direct channel asks only when active-window movement or focus features need it, and CursorHop does not upload window content.
Can I change the CursorHop keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Modifier layers are configurable in Settings. Current defaults include Control + Command for cursor actions and Control + Option + Command for App Finder, but changing them is recommended when macOS or another app already uses a combination.
How does App Finder choose between apps with the same initial?
Repeat the initial or use the arrow keys to cycle matching candidates. CursorHop remembers the last selected candidate for an initial, supports pinyin initials for Chinese app names, and can restore minimized running apps.
Which Macs can run CursorHop?
CursorHop supports macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It works with displays recognized by macOS, including common DisplayLink setups, but it does not install display drivers or create virtual displays.
Next step
Ready to shorten the distance between displays?
Review the current channel status before installing. Public download buttons remain gated until each release has a confirmed destination.