Observed arrival · 2026-11-08
LaunchUS, a new home for the Mac app grid
An open-source macOS 26 launcher that restores a full-screen app grid and adds widgets, multiple layouts, and search.
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- For
- Mac users who want a customizable app launcher
- Worth noticing
- AI actions require confirmation, and the launcher can connect to OpenAI-compatible, Anthropic, or local model endpoints.
Field notes
The page documents keyboard, trackpad, and hot-corner ways to open the launcher, plus controls for organizing apps across pages and folders. It also describes optional AI connections and an MCP mode for tools such as Claude and Cursor; the site says AI actions require confirmation. The FAQ says the app reads system Launchpad data for import but does not write to other apps' data.
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