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Launchie

launchie · v1.6.4

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Launchpad replacement

Launchie screenshot
brew install --cask launchie
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Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v1.6.4
today1.6.3→1.6.4
18d ago1.6.2→1.6.3
24d ago1.6.1→1.6.2
1mo ago1.6.0→1.6.1
1mo ago1.3.5→1.6.0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Launchie is a sleek and modern replacement for macOS's default Launchpad, offering enhanced customization and organization features. It is designed to improve the user experience for those who find the built-in Launchpad lacking, particularly on macOS 26.

Launchie replaces macOS's default Launchpad with a more customizable and efficient application launcher.

Maturity: The project appears active with recent commits and moderate GitHub engagement, though it lacks extensive community contributions.

Community: While Launchie has been mentioned on Hacker News, the discussions are limited in engagement, indicating moderate community interest.

Pros

  • + Enhanced customization and organization features compared to the default Launchpad.
  • + Active development with recent updates and feature improvements.
  • + Addresses common complaints about macOS's built-in Launchpad.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks.
  • - Some users have reported privacy concerns with update checks requiring Apple accounts.
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Last commit: Feb 9, 2026

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