# roversx/launchnext

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2,775 stars · 139 forks · Swift · GPL-3.0

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/RoversX/LaunchNext
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/roversx-launchnext.md

## Tags

### Business & Productivity Software

- [Launchpad Replacements](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/launchpad-replacements.md) — Serves as a complete replacement for the macOS Launchpad with layout import and advanced customization.
- [App Layout Backups](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/app-layout-backups.md) — Creates and restores backups of the app layout to prevent data loss during updates or changes. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [Launchpad Layout Backups](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/launchpad-layout-backups.md) — Creates and restores backups of the macOS launchpad layout, including app positions, folders, and page structure, to prevent data loss.
- [Launchpad Database Importers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/native-macos-applications/launchpad-database-importers.md) — Reads the system's SQLite database to reconstruct existing folders and app positions.

### Part of an Awesome List

- [CLI and Automation Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/cli-and-automation-tools.md) — Runs command-line and terminal-based workflows for power users and automation. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext))
- [Drag and Drop](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/drag-and-drop.md) — Rearranges app icons and folders on a grid by dragging them with the mouse or trackpad. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/))
- [Icon Appearance Customizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/icon-sets/icon-appearance-customizations.md) — Change icon size, label font size, and label weight to improve readability and visual clarity. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/settings/appearance.html))
- [System Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/system-utilities.md) — Replicates the classic Launchpad experience.

### Data & Databases

- [Fuzzy Matching](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/fuzzy-matching.md) — Matches typed queries against app names using scored matching that finds exact names, prefixes, acronyms, and compact subsequences. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/settings/app-sources.html))
- [Fuzzy Search Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/search-indexing-technologies/search-indexing/search-information-retrieval/matching-ranking-logic/fuzzy-search-engines.md) — Implements a fuzzy search scoring engine that matches typed queries against app names.
- [App and Folder Searchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/search-indexing-technologies/search-indexing/search-and-indexing/search-configuration/folder-exclusions/app-and-folder-searchers.md) — Searches app and folder names and paths with configurable limit and JSON output. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/cli-and-tui.html))
- [Symmetric Backup and Restoration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/symmetric-backup-and-restoration.md) — Creates and restores backups of the app grid and folder configuration for safety. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))

### Development Tools & Productivity

- [CLI Application Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/cli-application-launchers.md) — A launcher that can be fully controlled and automated from the terminal using a command-line interface and TUI.
- [Launcher Automation Wrappers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/cli-automation-wrappers/launcher-automation-wrappers.md) — Controls the launcher and triggers actions from a terminal, script, or AI agent. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/))
- [macOS Launchpad Layout Importers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/configuration-importing/migration-importers/macos-launchpad-layout-importers.md) — Reads the native macOS Launchpad database to restore previous app positions, pages, and folder structure. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext))
- [App Folder Organizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/external-folder-linkers/app-container-folder-binders/app-folder-organizers.md) — Creates, renames, dissolves, and populates folders by dragging apps into them. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/))
- [Launcher Layout Customization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/system-launchers/home-screen-alternatives/launcher-layout-customization.md) — Modifies icon size, hides labels, and switches folder layout modes for the launcher interface. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/))
- [Terminal Automation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/terminal-automation.md) — Inspects and modifies the app layout from the command line using a terminal interface. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [App Layout Command Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/terminal-shell-cli/cli-tooling-frameworks/cli-tooling/agent-integration-interfaces/agent-command-line-interfaces/app-layout-command-interfaces.md) — Provides a terminal interface with command history for scripting and automation of app layouts.
- [App Position Movers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/directory-management/directory-duplication/directory-moves/app-position-movers.md) — Moves an app to a new position or into a folder with dry-run mode. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/cli-and-tui.html))
- [App Group Folder Creators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/external-folder-linkers/app-container-folder-binders/app-group-folder-creators.md) — Creates new folders from selected top-level apps with a dry-run mode to preview changes. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/cli-and-tui.html))
- [Launcher](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/package-managers/dependency/optional-dependency-managers/feature-toggles/launcher.md) — Enables or disables features like fullscreen mode, labels, hover magnification, and press feedback. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/settings/appearance.html))

### Graphics & Multimedia

- [Grid Layout Customization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/live-video-manipulation/grid-layout-customization.md) — Adjusts icon count per row, rows per page, and spacing to control app arrangement on the grid. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/settings/appearance.html))

### Mobile Development

- [Local App Search Launches](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/android-app-search-tools/cross-app-search-launches/local-app-search-launches.md) — Filters apps instantly by typing a name and launches them with a double-click from the grid. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [macOS App Layout](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/macos-app-layout.md) — Reads the native macOS Launchpad database to restore previous app positions, pages, and folder structure. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/))
- [App Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/macos-app-layout/app-launchers.md) — Provides a macOS app launcher that organizes applications into a customizable grid with folders and search.
- [Launchpad Customizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/macos-app-layout/launchpad-customizers.md) — Customizes the macOS launchpad interface with folders, grid layout, icon appearance, and display modes for a personalized app launching experience.

### Operating Systems & Systems Programming

- [App Grid Layout Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/terminal-command-line-environments/terminal-interface-systems/terminal-interfaces/terminal-layout-engines/app-grid-layout-managers.md) — Manages app grid layouts, folders, and app positions from the command line or terminal interface for scripting and automation workflows.

### System Administration & Monitoring

- [Interactive CLI Sessions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/cli-session-launchers/interactive-cli-sessions.md) — Runs one-shot commands for scripting or starts an interactive terminal session with command history. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/cli-and-tui.html))

### User Interface & Experience

- [Gesture-Triggered Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/context-menu-customizations/application-launch-menus/gesture-triggered-launchers.md) — Ships a gesture-triggered launcher that opens via hot corners, trackpad gestures, and global hotkeys.
- [Multi-Trigger Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/context-menu-customizations/application-launch-menus/gesture-triggered-launchers/multi-trigger-launchers.md) — Triggers the app launcher using global hotkeys, hot corners, dock drag, and trackpad gestures for quick access to applications.
- [App Launcher Grids](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/customizable-file-grids/app-launcher-grids.md) — Provides a customizable grid interface for organizing and launching applications with adjustable icon sizes and spacing.
- [Drag-and-Drop Layout Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/drag-and-drop-layout-engines.md) — Ships a drag-and-drop grid layout engine for arranging app icons and folders.
- [Hot Corner Triggers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/hot-corner-triggers.md) — Opens the app interface by moving the cursor to a configurable screen corner or using multi-finger gestures. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [App Folder Organizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/links/folder-based-organization/app-folder-organizers.md) — Organizes apps into folders by dragging and dropping, with rename and dissolve options. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [App Layout Terminal Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/terminal-layout-engines/app-layout-terminal-interfaces.md) — Inspects and modifies the app layout using a command-line or terminal user interface. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [Gesture Trigger Configuration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/touch-gesture-handlers/touch-event-processors/coordinate-to-translation-mapping/input-to-action-mappings/gesture-to-action-mappings/gesture-trigger-configuration.md) — Opens the Launchpad through Dock drag handoff, Hot Corner, or configurable experimental trackpad gestures. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext))
- [Library Layout Importers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/ui-layout-design/library-layout-importers.md) — Reads the native macOS Launchpad database to recreate existing folders, app positions, and layout with one click. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [macOS Launchpad Importers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/ui-layout-design/library-layout-importers/macos-launchpad-importers.md) — Reads the native macOS Launchpad database to recreate existing folders, app positions, and layout with one click. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [macOS Launchpad Importers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/ui-layout-design/library-layout-importers/responsive-layout-importers/macos-launchpad-importers.md) — Imports the native macOS Launchpad database to recreate existing folders, app positions, and layout structure in the custom launcher.
- [Display Mode Toggles](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/interactivity-mode-coordination/interaction-mode-toggles/display-mode-toggles.md) — Switches between a compact floating window and a full-screen interface, each with its own independent settings. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [Window Display Modes](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/terminal-user-interfaces/layout-structural-components/interface-display-modes/full-screen-modes/window-display-modes.md) — Toggles between a compact floating window and full-screen view, each retaining separate settings. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/roversx/launchnext@main/README.md))
- [Launcher Visual Style Customizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/terminal-user-interfaces/visual-styling-presentation/interface-appearance-customization/component-appearance-customizers/launcher-visual-style-customizers.md) — Adjusts layout density, motion effects, and visual style of the app launcher interface. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/settings/))

### DevOps & Infrastructure

- [Launch Behaviors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/configuration-management/application-settings-management/application-behavior-configurations/launch-behaviors.md) — Configures how the app launches, imports data, and resets to defaults via a settings panel. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/settings/))

### Programming Languages & Runtimes

- [Layout Snapshot Serializers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/json-serialization/layout-snapshot-serializers.md) — Outputs the complete app layout as JSON for backup and programmatic manipulation.

### Security & Cryptography

- [Animation and Scroll Sensitivity Adjustments](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/security-detection-logic/sensitivity-configurations/interaction-sensitivity/animation-and-scroll-sensitivity-adjustments.md) — Provides adjustable animation duration, scrolling sensitivity, and magnification scale for UI transitions. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/settings/appearance.html))

### Web Development

- [Installed App Listers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/app-directory-listings/installed-app-listers.md) — Prints a flat list of all apps in the current layout for inspection or scripting. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/cli-and-tui.html))
- [Layout Snapshot Exporters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/form-handling/form-layouts/programmatic-layouts/layout-snapshot-exporters.md) — Outputs the complete layout as JSON, including folder IDs, for backup or manipulation. ([source](https://docs.closex.org/launchnext/cli-and-tui.html))