Move windows around a desktop — and to different desktops — using only the keyboard?

Question

Here's what I'm trying to accomplish using only a keyboard:

1. Move a window to different areas/corners of a desktop
2. Move a window to different desktops
3. Set/unset a window as shown/sticky on all desktops

Yes, I know #3 could solve #2 by stickying a window, pressing ctrl+⌘+←/→, then unstickying it, which would be acceptable, but i'm hoping for something a little more elegant :)

NB, if 1..3 can be solved in AppleScript, that would be great because Spark has been invaluable to tie an AppleScript to a global keyboard shortcut. However I don't think AppleScript can do this type of window location manipulation and a native Cocoa app may be required.

I really want to return to my keyboard-only nirvana but in my adoptive platform and shed Ubuntu Desktop.

Answer 1

There are many, many different sharewares out there that let you move windows around using shortcuts. Just look for window manager in the Mac App Store. I would recommend BetterTouchTool. It's a freeware that let's you customize just about anything. For example here is the shortcuts I have created for myself :

http://blog.boastr.net/

Answer 2

Moving windows to another space:

• SizeUp (still works for me in 10.8)
• Spacey (stopped working in 10.7)

Moving windows to another display:

• BetterSnapTool
• BetterTouchTool
• Flexiglass
• Moom
• Optimal Layout
• SizeUp
• Spectacle
• Window Mover

Answer 3

I'm still on Mountain Lion, so can't vouch for Mavericks. However...

ShiftIt is also worth a mention. Keyboard only, but works great for me for corners, fullscreen and next screen functionality.

For configurable transparency and stickiness I use Afloat (source on GitHub)

Answer 4

Moom is pretty awesome and will allow you to do #1 and #2. https://manytricks.com/moom/

Answer 5

If you hold down the green fullscreen button, it gives you the option to split/share the screen with a second window