Lyra's approach
Lyra is for people who think "open Terminal" or "jump to Slack," not "show me every window first." The main loop is simple: fixed shortcuts for known apps, Quick Switch for recency, and Smart Window Cycling when you need to stay inside one app.
What Lyra is good at
| Use case | Lyra fit |
|---|---|
| Fixed app shortcuts | Best when the same apps come up every day and you want them on stable keys. |
| Recent-app switching | Good fit when you want recency as a fallback, not as the whole workflow. |
| Window-level switching | Useful when you need to move through windows of the current app without leaving shortcut flow. |
| General search or command palette | Not a fit. Lyra is not trying to be a general search surface or launcher. |
Why some people pick this over AltTab
If your day is mostly browser, editor, terminal, chat, notes, and design tools, a visual window picker can be slower than just pressing the app shortcut you already remember. That is the gap Lyra tries to fill.
Does Lyra search across all apps?
No. Lyra is not a general app search tool. It focuses on shortcuts, recent apps, window cycling, and input methods.
Does Lyra need an account?
No. Lyra stores settings locally and does not require an account for normal use.