https://github.com/iondodon/i3-switcher-x11
The i3wm Alt+Tab Workspace Switcher is a tool designed to bring the familiar Alt+Tab window switching functionality to the i3 window manager environment. It aims to enhance productivity by enabling users to switch between workspaces efficiently and intuitively, mimicking the window switching feature found in traditional desktop environments like Windows.
In my experience, using the $mod+workspace number to switch workspaces feels slower. I suspect this might be because I process visual cues more quickly than I recall specific keystrokes for each workspace. Alternatively, it could simply be due to my familiarity with the Alt+Tab behavior from Windows and macOS, which has influenced my preferences and habits.
With i3 I bind keys to specific things (including workspaces) so I can switch instantly.