How do you disable Command + Tab (App switcher) in Monterey so that window switcher shortcuts from other applications can replace it?

Question

I'm trying out Raycast app without any prior experience of its kind such as Alfred. To my astonishment, it has a built-in Switch Windows functionality which I can assign a hotkey. I am trying to replace the hotkey for Mac OS' App Switcher with that of Raycast's Window Switcher(CMD+Tab). However, it seems (CMD+Tab) is not an overridable shortcut.

I seriously hate how app switcher works and would love to adopt a more reasonable window switcher without additional applications. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

I would recommend you to try AltTab (https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app)

But if you made your mind up to use Raycast's Windows Switcher:

• Install Karabiner Elements (https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org)
• Go to config folder (~/.config/karabiner)
• Open karabiner.json
• Add a rule to "simple_modifications" part

            "simple_modifications": [
                {
                    "from": {
                        "key_code": "tab",
                        "modifiers": {
                            "mandatory": [
                                "command"
                            ]
                        }
                    },
                    "to": [
                        {
                            "key_code": "f13"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ]

• After saving changes CMD + TAB will equivalent to F13.
• Go to Raycast's preferences and bind CMD + TAB to Switch Windows