meltedice / windows-desktop-switcher

An AutoHotKey script for Windows that lets a user change virtual desktops by pressing CapsLock + <num>. (Changed some in branch meltedice =>)

windows-desktop-switcher

An AutoHotKey script for Windows that lets a user change virtual desktops by pressing CapsLock + <num>. It also allows for creation/deletion of desktops by hotkey (see below).

Overview

This script creates 'better' hotkeys for switching virtual desktops in windows 10. I built this to better mirror the mapping I use on linux (with dwm), and it's always annoyed me that Windows does not have better hotkey support for this feature (for instance, there's no way to go directly to a desktop by number).

Note that this only overrides CapsLock for the key combinations below. Otherwise, CapsLock will function normally.

Installation

Install AutoHotKey, then run the desktop_switcher.ahk script (open with AutoHotKey if prompted). I would recommend putting it in your startup folder and it'll be invoked on login.

Hotkeys

    <CapsLock> + <Num>      - Switches to virtual desktop "num".
    <CapsLock> + C          - Create a new virtual desktop
    <CapsLock> + D          - Delete the current virtual desktop
    <CapsLock> + A or P     - Switch to virtual desktop on left
    <CapsLock> + S or N     - Switch to virtual desktop on right

To change the key mappings, modify the bottom of the script and reload. Be sure to read about the symbols AutoHotKey uses for key mapping.

Other

To see debug messages, download SysInternals DebugView.

Disclaimer: I've only tried this on my machine, and on Windows 10. Use at your own risk.