LaunchOS
A Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26(Tahoe)
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Jimmy Cheung

LaunchOS - A Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26(Tahoe)

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LaunchOS is the perfect Launchpad alternative for macOS 26 Tahoe. It almost replicates all the details of the system's native Launchpad (with some still in progress), looking almost identical to the native Launchpad in both appearance and user experience. It also supports the liquid glass effect and adds many improved features. You will definitely like it.

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Jimmy Cheung
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Hey everyone 👋 thanks for checking out LaunchOS! We built this because we genuinely missed the old Launchpad vibe — quick, clean, and just… there when you need it. macOS 26 changed a lot (some good, some not so much), so we spent seven pretty intense weeks rebuilding the experience we wished still existed. No heavy features, no endless settings menus. Just smooth keyboard nav, instant type-to-jump, and a layout that automatically feels “right” on whatever screen you’re using. Lots of tiny details that quietly add up. Hope you enjoy trying it out — and if you spot anything rough, we’re here and listening. If you’re someone who still misses the original Launchpad and has been searching for a true replacement, I think you’ll feel right at home with LaunchOS.
Chilarai M
Swytchcode

Congrats on the launch! Looks stunning

Jimmy Cheung
Maker

@chilarai Thank you for your praise, I believe all those who want to get back to Launchpad will fall in love with LaunchOS, our beta test users all think it's the best alternative they've ever encountered.😋

Chilarai M
Swytchcode

@jimmyremix absolutely

Alejandro Esquivel
Snowglobe

Nice work on this! The attention to detail with the native Launchpad experience really shows. Excited to try this out on Tahoe!

Jimmy Cheung
Maker

@alejandroesquivel Thank you very much for your Review, we have tried our best to recreate the experience details of the old launchpad, hoping users will feel like it has never disappeared, giving users who like the old version a choice. 

Nann

LaunchOS is a total win for Mac power users! Replicating Launchpad with liquid glass and improved features? As someone who’s always tweaked macOS for a better workflow, this feels like the perfect way to keep the familiar feel while upgrading. Quick ask: How does it handle app organization—like can I create custom groups or sort apps in unique ways?

Jimmy Cheung
Maker

@movieflow_nann Currently, automatic grouping by category is not supported, and the sorting method is user-defined. The current main goal is to make the product as much as possible meet the basic capabilities of the native system's launchpad, align with the native, and then gradually expand personalized features.

PixelSushiRobot

This is the best one I’ve tried so far! I got a license right away!

Jimmy Cheung
Maker

@pixelsushirobot Thank you sooooo much!

Mykyta Semenov 🇺🇦🇳🇱

A delightful design choice. Congratulations on the launch!