launchie ☆

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Description:
Launchpad replacement

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.3.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: launcher productivity macos utilities gui

Install: brew install --cask launchie

About:
Launchie is a modern macOS application designed to replace the default Launchpad with enhanced organization and faster access to apps. It provides a cleaner interface, powerful search capabilities, and customizable layouts to streamline your workflow. This tool helps power users quickly locate and launch applications without the clutter of the native system.

Key Features:

Fast, fuzzy search for instant app discovery
Customizable grids and folder organization
Keyboard-centric navigation and shortcuts
Lightweight native macOS performance

Use Cases:

Organizing a large library of development tools and utilities
Quickly launching apps without using Spotlight or Dock

Alternatives:

Raycast – Raycast is a full extensible launcher with plugins, while Launchie focuses on a streamlined Launchpad replacement experience.
Alfred – Alfred is a powerful general-purpose launcher; Launchie offers a more visual, grid-based approach similar to Launchpad.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 9, 2026 7:31pm	1.3.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	39458bb3
Jan 4, 2026 1:07pm	1.3.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	479d7185