Launcher Apps

Switch contexts without rebuilding your workspace. Launch apps, files, websites, scripts, shortcuts, and full project setups directly from your menu bar, restore complete workspaces in seconds, and automate context switches so focus returns instantly.

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Paid apps

LaunchPalette

Switch between apps and projects with custom keyboard shortcuts. without interrupting your workflow with ease allowing you to change contexts and projects without disruption to your workflow.

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Paid apps

Finbar

Finbar extends your Mac’s built-in Menu Bar Search with fuzzy filtering and remembers every menu item you’ve selected, gradually accumulating a list of your favorite menu items.

It also comes with a powerful Rule Editor to exculde items from search results.

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Collection: Files & Folders | Launcher Apps

Freemium apps

Coolbar

With this menu bar app you can easily store and access all of your frequently used files, folders, and website links right from your menu bar. No more digging through folders or cluttered desktops.

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Paid apps

Spaces

With this menu bar app you can declutter your workspace. You can use ‘Spaces’ as workplaces and/or as a launcher. It supports apps, websites & system apps.

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Paid apps

rcmd

Are you always havin a lot of apps open? This menu bar app lets you switch apps instantly just by their first letter.

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Free apps

xbar

With xbar you can put anything in your menu bar. The app comes with hundreds of pre-built plugins to choose from. You can also write your own plugins.

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Collection: Developer Apps | Launcher Apps | System Tools

Free apps

Bunch

Bunch app

Bunch is a menu bar app that uses plain text scripts (‘Bunches’) to automate context switching. Bunches can open apps, specific files, web pages, and more.

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Collection: Cloud Apps | Developer Apps | Launcher Apps

Freemium apps

Beaconly

Beaconly turns your menu bar into a hub of productivity. Access your critical tools, services, and updates—all without interrupting your workflow. Track tasks from platforms like Jira, Asana, and Trello, monitor service statuses, or check crypto prices—all at a glance. New extensions added frequently.

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Free apps | Open Source

Catapult

catapult

Catapult helps you open your projects more easily. Drag and drop any folder or file and select which app you want to open it with. A new project is created and you can access it quickly through your menu bar.

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Paid apps

App Pier

App-pier

App Pier is a menu bar app launcher and switcher with Touch Bar support, making it quick to switch between your most-used applications.

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