charmstone ☆

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Description:
App launcher and switcher

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.43@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: launcher productivity macos switcher keyboard

Install: brew install --cask charmstone

About:
Charmstone is a fast, keyboard-driven application launcher and switcher for macOS. It provides instant search to launch apps, switch between windows, and manage files without leaving the keyboard. Its main value is streamlining workflow by unifying app launching and window switching into a single, efficient interface.

Key Features:

Unified app launcher and window switcher
Instant search with fuzzy matching
Keyboard-centric navigation
Lightweight and fast performance

Use Cases:

Quickly launching applications without using the Dock
Switching between windows of the same or different apps
Finding and opening files or folders via keyboard

Alternatives:

Raycast – Raycast is a more extensible platform with a large extension ecosystem, while Charmstone focuses on a streamlined launcher/switcher experience.
Alfred – Alfred is a long-standing launcher with Powerpack features; Charmstone offers a more modern, focused alternative for app switching.

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