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Launchie is a third-party tool that brings a grid-style app launcher back to the Mac desktop as a replacement for Launchpad.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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9/20/2026
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Valid until: 12/19/2026
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UnverifiedLaunchie can be installed via the Mac App Store or Homebrew.74% similarUnverifiedLaunch Services has existed since the Mac OS X 10.0 era, replacing the Desktop Database mechanism from classic Mac OS.68% similarUnverifiedLaunchpad was originally introduced alongside macOS Lion (10.7) in 2011.68% similarUnverifiedApple removed the classic Launchpad app launcher in macOS 26.67% similarUnverifiedLaunchpad was inspired by the iOS home screen, supports a five-finger pinch trackpad gesture to invoke it, and allows users to drag apps into folders for organized management.66% similar
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