Launchers

Launchers and command bars.

Raycast The modern launcher: commands, extensions, window management and AI in one bar. Alfred The classic power-user launcher with workflows that automate anything. LaunchBar Keyboard launcher for apps, files, contacts, clipboard and web searches. Keyboard Maestro Hotkey-triggered macros that automate apps, text and window actions. Hammerspoon Lua scripting bridge to macOS: hotkeys, windows, screens and events. Homerow Click any button or link from the keyboard using letter labels. Sol Free, open-source launcher for apps, search and window management.

Fact sheets, checked against the Homebrew registry: Hammerspoon · Homerow · Keyboard Maestro · Raycast.

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