Aether
Aether is a macOS workspace built around clarity, speed, and visual restraint.
It is a complete, reproducible environment for focused development and daily system use.
This repository contains the exact configuration used to produce the Aether desktop shown in the screenshots below.
Overview
Aether is not a theme.
It is a system.
Every component exists for one reason: reduce friction between intent and execution.
No visual noise.
No redundant UI.
No unnecessary motion.
No configuration without purpose.
Screenshots
Lock Screen
Terminal — Single Window
Terminal — Tiled Layout
Browser — Tiled Layout
Development Environment
Core Stack
| Layer | Tool | |---|---| | Window Manager | yabai | | Hotkey Daemon | skhd | | Bar | sketchybar | | Automation | hammerspoon | | Terminal | ghostty | | Shell | zsh + starship | | System Info | fastfetch | | File Navigation | superfile |
Philosophy
The design principles are simple:
- Reduce cognitive load
- Remove visual clutter
- Prioritize information density
- Preserve spatial consistency
- Prefer keyboard-first workflows
- Treat configuration as code