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Work · January 22, 2025

Launchy for macOS

App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

Launchy for macOS launched on January 22, 2025 with 168 votes, #238 of 6,142 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

What it does

Boost your macOS productivity with Launchy, the customizable app launcher and switcher featuring a sleek radial menu. Switch, launch, and manage apps effortlessly using keyboard shortcuts or mouse.

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Produktivität Entwicklungsteam Ivan Sapozhnik Sprache DE + 12 weitere Größe 2,9 MB Mac Ersetze Dock-Suchen und Command-Tab-Wechseln durch einen schnellen radialen Launcher für den Mac. Starte Apps, Dateien und Ordner per Tastatur oder Maus, in der Bildschirmmitte oder direkt am Cursor. Launchy ist ein leichtgewichtiger App-Launcher und App-Wechsler für macOS. Die anpassbare radiale Menüoberfläche öffnet genau das, was du am häufigsten brauchst, ohne Umwege über Dock, Spotlight oder lange App-Wechsler-Listen. Funktionen, die du lieben wirst: — Apps mühelos wechseln, aktivieren und starten. — Dateien und Ordner direkt aus Launchy öffnen. — Individuelle App-Palette: Füge Apps per Drag-and-Drop…from apps.apple.com

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