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Show HN: An open source Launchpad for macOS 26


Bring your Launchpad back in MacOS26+ ,highly customizable, powerful, free. - RoversX/LaunchNext

One-click Launchpad import from native macOS database Automatic app discovery and scanning Persistent layout storage via SwiftData Zero data loss during system updates SwiftUI: Declarative, performant UI framework SwiftData: Robust data persistence layer AppKit: Deep macOS system integration SQLite3: Direct Launchpad database reading FeatureApplications (Tahoe)LaunchNextCustom Organization❌✅User Folders❌✅Drag & Drop❌✅Visual Management❌✅Import Existing Data❌✅PerformanceSlowFast Native Integration: Direct Launchpad database reading Modern Architecture: Built with latest SwiftUI/SwiftData Zero Dependencies: Pure Swift, no external libraries Active Development: Regular updates and improvements Liquid Glass Design: Premium visual effects

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