TagLauncher

Possibly the best Mac app launcher—in the world

Don't mourn Launchpad on macOS 26 Tahoe—it was never truly good anyway.

TagLauncher App Grid with stacked 3D window presentation
Flat view
Plain container view
Colored container view
Plain grid view

Four views—everything on one screen

No more opening folders one by one or flipping through pages. You're just finding an app—it shouldn't feel like a trek.

4 view modes

  • Flat
  • Plain containers
  • Colored containers
  • Plain grid
Quick launch Option + Shift + Space

Tag-based organization

  • No more choosing just one folder—an app can belong to multiple tags at once.
  • Multi-color tag system with custom colors
  • Drag to categorize: drop on a tag name or container; drop on empty space to remove
TagLauncher tag management with multi-tag apps and custom colors
TagLauncher app memo shown on hover

Write memos for your apps

Edit usage notes. Hover to reveal—clear at a glance.

Global Quick Search

Search app names, tags, and memos—instantly.

The experience macOS never gave you—we do.

Shortcut fn + Space
TagLauncher Quick Search for apps, tags, and memos
TagLauncher JSON backup and restore for tags and layout

Backup & Restore

Tags and layout data support JSON backup—export / import so you never lose your setup.

100% offline, 100% ad-free

Data stays on your device—no analytics SDK, no ads. Never needs the network.

Privacy matters

TagLauncher never touches your privacy. Every line of code is built for local efficiency.

Pure & native

No bloated network components—fast launch, zero background footprint.

Core features

App Grid Option+Shift+Space opens the grid.
Quick Search fn+Space searches names, tags, and notes.
Tags Custom colors; drag icons onto tags.
App notes Remember what each app is for.
Layout backup Export and import JSON.
Smart tag initialization Initializes tag sets for 5000+ popular Mac apps, reducing setup from zero.

Mac App Store coming soon · macOS 15.0+ · 29 UI languages

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