Observed arrival · 2026-09-10

Cleat, the keyboard-first Mac launcher

getcleat.app Observed source

Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A native macOS launcher for opening apps, searching clipboard history, arranging windows, calculating, translating, and chatting with AI models.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-10 issue.

Field notes

Cleat uses a Command-Space palette as a common entry point for app and file search, clipboard history, window placement, calculations, text transformations, and model-assisted conversations. The page identifies it as a Swift and AppKit app for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 15 or later. Its model options include Apple Intelligence, a local server, or user-provided OpenAI, Claude, and Grok API keys; cloud requests may create separate provider charges.

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○OpenPublic substance visible

$PaidCommerce or pricing visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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