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Dev tools · September 27, 2025

An open source Launchpad for macOS 26

An open sourced version of Launchpad that I enhanced, you can import from old system Launchpad (just one click), and most of things look same. There are also a lot of functions, like adjust / display / hide icon size and title, localize icons, game controller support, i18n, voice over, etc. Still updating, open an issue if there are any problems. Hope this could help if someone updated to MacOS26 and not happy with new Launchpad :) Thank you.

An open source Launchpad for macOS 26 launched on September 27, 2025 with 51 votes, #433 of 8,160 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

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In plain words

An open-source Launchpad replacement for macOS that lets users import their existing Launchpad setup with one click. It maintains a familiar interface while offering additional features including adjustable icon sizes and titles, icon localization, game controller support, internationalization, and voice-over accessibility. The tool is actively maintained and available on GitHub for users dissatisfied with the native macOS Launchpad.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Bring your Launchpad back in MacOS26+ ,highly customizable, powerful, free. - RoversX/LaunchNext

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