Observed arrival · 2026-10-21

Kea, the Mac launcher that stays ready

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Editorial interest 77/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

Kea is a native macOS launcher for opening apps, running small tools, and arranging windows from a keyboard-driven panel.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-21 issue.

For: Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows
Worth noticing: The reference describes fifty keyword tools, with optional custom tools made from a folder, JSON file, and script.

Field notes

The page groups its tools by everyday tasks, system controls, disk and screen utilities, and developer helpers. It describes actions such as checking what is listening on a port, converting files, and moving windows between configurable zones. The site says the panel stays ready between uses and that file results can arrive after other results without shifting the selected row; these are product descriptions, not independently verified performance tests.

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