Description:
Launchpad alternative
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.5.7,203@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
launcher
productivity
macos
ui
organization
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Install:
brew install --cask launchos
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About:
LaunchOS is a macOS utility designed to replace the default Launchpad with a more powerful and customizable application launcher. It allows users to organize apps into folders, customize layouts, and search for applications with enhanced filtering capabilities. This tool provides a streamlined workflow for users who manage large numbers of applications and require a more organized interface than the native system offers.
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Key Features:
- Customizable app grids and folders
- Enhanced search and filtering
- Drag-and-drop organization
- Keyboard shortcut support
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Use Cases:
- Organizing a large library of macOS applications
- Creating custom workflows for app launching
- Replacing the default Launchpad interface
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Alternatives:
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Alfred
– Alfred is a broader productivity tool with workflows, whereas LaunchOS focuses specifically on visual Launchpad replacement.
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Raycast
– Raycast is an extensible launcher with a focus on speed and extensions, while LaunchOS focuses on visual organization.
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| Apr 30, 2026 4:07am |
1.5.7,203 |
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2a9b251b |
| Apr 9, 2026 4:52am |
1.5.6,200 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7b19ab48 |
| Mar 27, 2026 7:25am |
1.5.5,193 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
77b250c8 |
| Mar 19, 2026 7:11am |
1.5.4,185 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
0c64d324 |
| Feb 28, 2026 10:18am |
1.5.3,177 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
4bf2c4a2 |
| Feb 24, 2026 10:36pm |
1.5.2,174 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a08e49a4 |
| Feb 3, 2026 4:39am |
1.5.1,162 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
5542687d |
| Jan 27, 2026 12:15pm |
1.5.0,152 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
089921ee |
| Jan 21, 2026 10:35am |
1.4.0,144 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
799e4918 |
| Jan 9, 2026 5:15am |
1.3.0,130 |
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5a0944c6 |
| Jan 5, 2026 1:13pm |
1.2.4,117 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
33f7e368 |
| Dec 31, 2025 4:09pm |
1.2.3,114 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
ca6be6cb |
| Dec 19, 2025 1:17pm |
1.2.1,98 |
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599e92e6 |
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