LaunchBar
Keyboard-based launcher for macOS power users.
Best use cases
• App launching
• File search
• Automation
• Clipboard access
• Productivity shortcuts
Pros
• Fast and keyboard-centric
• Powerful actions and indexing
• Stable and mature product
• Deep macOS integration
• Highly configurable
Cons
• macOS only
• Paid license required
• Less modern UI
Pricing
paid
One-time purchase license
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