LaunchpadOG

November 1, 2025 · View on GitHub

The classic Launchpad. Reimagined.

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After the latest macOS update, Apple replaced Launchpad with a simplified apps viewer through Spotlight. LaunchpadOG brings back what was lost — the clean grid of icons, the fluid transitions, and the simplicity that made the original Launchpad so iconic.

Overview

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LaunchpadOG is a lightweight, open-source macOS app built in SwiftUI. It faithfully recreates the look and behavior of the original macOS Launchpad, focusing on speed, minimalism, and usability.

No added complexity. No distractions. Just Launchpad, the way it should be.

Requirements

  • macOS 26 <=.
  • Dev only: Xcode 26 or later.

Installation

Option 1: Direct Download

Download the latest prebuilt version here: Download LaunchpadOG.app

Option 2: Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/SKbarbon/LaunchpadOG.git
cd LaunchpadOG
open LaunchpadOG.xcodeproj

Then build and run using Xcode.

Project Philosophy

LaunchpadOG aims to preserve the simplicity of the old macOS experience. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel — it just brings back one that Apple quietly took away.

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. To contribute:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a feature branch.
  3. Submit a pull request describing your changes.

License

Released under the MIT License.

Designed with care for those who still believe that simplicity never goes out of style.