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Launchbay is a fast, lightweight app launcher for macOS. Key Features: - Instant Search: Launch apps in milliseconds, zero lag. - Minimal Resource Usage: Runs quietly, no CPU/RAM hogging. - Clean UI: Keyboard-centric, stays out of your way. Launchbay Pro (One-Time Purchase): - External Volume Search: Index apps on external SSDs/drives. - Custom Layouts & Themes: Tailor window size, grid, appearance. - Pin Shortcuts: Keep everyday tools at the top. Simplify your macOS workspace.
Hey Product Hunt! 👋
I built Launchbay after hearing from a friend how much they missed Launchpad on macOS — it just disappeared, and they had no fast way to browse and launch their apps anymore.
While building it, I kept thinking: wouldn't it be even better if it could also handle basic file operations, not just launching apps? So I started merging app-launcher functionality with lightweight Finder-like features.
I'm also a longtime fan of classic launchers like DragThing — as a small tribute, I added a floating launcher dock in the bottom corner of the screen, so you always have quick access without opening the full window.
Launchbay is free to use, with a one-time Pro purchase that unlocks external volume search, custom layouts/themes, and pinned shortcuts — no subscriptions.
Would love to hear your feedback, especially on the floating dock and file-handling features — happy to answer any questions!
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About Launchbay on Product Hunt
“Fast, lightweight macOS app launcher”
Launchbay was submitted on Product Hunt and earned 0 upvotes and 1 comments, placing #10 on the daily leaderboard. Launchbay is a fast, lightweight app launcher for macOS. Key Features: - Instant Search: Launch apps in milliseconds, zero lag. - Minimal Resource Usage: Runs quietly, no CPU/RAM hogging. - Clean UI: Keyboard-centric, stays out of your way. Launchbay Pro (One-Time Purchase): - External Volume Search: Index apps on external SSDs/drives. - Custom Layouts & Themes: Tailor window size, grid, appearance. - Pin Shortcuts: Keep everyday tools at the top. Simplify your macOS workspace.
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