Observed arrival · 2026-10-05
Nova puts a Mac toolbox behind ⌥ Space
A keyboard launcher for Mac that brings app search, clipboard history, file conversion, and developer tools into one panel.
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$Paid
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●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows
- Worth noticing
- Developer Mode describes Touch ID access to Keychain secrets, hidden from clipboard managers and cleared after 30 seconds.
Field notes
The launcher is described as learning which result a user selects, with aliases for commands and configurable hotkeys. Developer Mode lists JSON, JWT, Base64, URL, timestamp, and color handling, plus a view of listening ports with an option to kill a process. The page also describes a file tray for collecting items before dragging them elsewhere; these are homepage descriptions, not independently tested capabilities.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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