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Launchy Launchpad

feuerbacher.meOther productivity

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 2 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Launchy Launchpad is an open-source macOS application launcher with fullscreen and floating HUD modes. It provides app search, keyboard controls, hot corners, global shortcuts, custom backgrounds, and support for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITWebmacOS
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169stars
8forks
10features
2025since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Replacing macOS Launchpad with a faster, more customizable app launcher.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Mac users who want an alternative to Launchpad

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: DESKTOP, WEB · deployment: browser, macos

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: feuerbacher.me · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Launchy Launchpad sits in PulseGate's Other productivity category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on replacing macOS Launchpad with a faster, more customizable app launcher. Inferred · not functionally tested: Launchy Launchpad is an open-source project aimed at mac users who want an alternative to Launchpad. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (MIT). Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and macOS.

Jan Feuerbacher builds and maintains Launchy Launchpad, and it first shipped in 2025. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 169 stars and 9 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include fullscreen mode, Floaty HUD mode, and instant search.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Fullscreen mode
  • Floaty HUD mode
  • Instant search
  • Fuzzy matching
  • Keyboard controls
  • Hot corners

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
macos-launcherlaunchpad-replacementapp-searchhud-launcher

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowsermacOS

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 169Active maintenance

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed2 Sep · 00:14 UTC
    Punshnut/macos-launchy seen via GitHub Search (Smart)
    Source: GitHub Search (Smart) · Open

Frequently asked questions about Launchy Launchpad

What is Launchy Launchpad?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Launchy Launchpad focuses on replacing macOS Launchpad with a faster, more customizable app launcher. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
Who is Launchy Launchpad for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Launchy Launchpad is an open-source project built for mac users who want an alternative to Launchpad.
Is Launchy Launchpad free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Launchy Launchpad is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does Launchy Launchpad run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Launchy Launchpad runs on the web and macOS.
Is Launchy Launchpad still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 9 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to Launchy Launchpad?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Launchie App Launcher, WinLaunch, and LaunchMe.Launchie App LauncherWinLaunchLaunchMe
Who develops Launchy Launchpad?
Launchy Launchpad is developed by Jan Feuerbacher.
When did Launchy Launchpad launch?
Launchy Launchpad first shipped in 2025.

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