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Show HN: Orbit – native Mac app for many Google accounts, isolated, no server

Orbit is a native Mac app that allows users to manage multiple Google accounts in isolated environments without requiring a server.

Background

- Orbit is a native macOS app that lets you run multiple Google accounts in isolated, independent browser windows ("orbits"), with no central server or proxy involved. - It solves a real headache: Google's own tools make juggling several accounts (Gmail, Workspace, YouTube, Ads) clunky — you constantly switch profiles or log out. Orbit keeps each session completely separate, with its own cookies, storage, and extensions. - Because each orbit is fully isolated, Google can't link your accounts together. This appeals to privacy-conscious users and professionals (freelancers, marketers, developers) who need strict separation. - The app is built with Swift/SwiftUI, not a web wrapper — so it's fast, uses less memory than running multiple Chrome profiles, and integrates with macOS features like Spotlight, notifications, and keyboard shortcuts. - It competes with tools like Firefox's Multi-Account Containers or Chrome's built-in profile switcher, but offers a more polished, dedicated Mac-native experience. The developer posted this on Hacker News as "Show HN"; the site offers a free download and a paid Pro tier.

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