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Re: Show HN: An open source Launchpad for macOS 26

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Yes, which completely undermines my trust and confidence in such a project.

Yes, I understand how you feels. I did use AI for documentation and the project. I know that's not ideal and probably comes across as low-effort. But honestly, I was genuinely frustrated with macOS 26's launchpad changes and wanted to build something to fix it. Yeah, the project has the problem but I'm trying to improving it. I just simply want there are more solutions, more alternative there. For the technology side…

Nothing wrong with using AI to write code.

It's probably good to disclose this upfront and since you're a student that can be a starting point to keep improving the project until it's well architected and you understand every detail of it and why it's designed this way.

Re: Show HN: An open source Launchpad for macOS 26

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I wasn't even aware Launchpad was removed in the newest version of Mac OS. It's very rare I'm upset to learn about a change, but I use Launchpad a lot so I'm glad people are working on alternatives.

The thing called Launchpad was removed, but its shortcuts still exist and take you into Spotlight's (new) applications panel. This gives you the searchable-list-of-apps that Launchpad offered, though it doesn't let you rearrange them... so depending on how you personally liked to use Launchpad it'll either be a perfect substitute or incredibly frustrating for you.

Incredibly frustrating seems to be the answer unfortunately. I loved Launchpad, but I'm also one of those weirdos who loved the Windows 8 full screen start menu.
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