Facet brings back the familiar app grid, quick keyboard search, and folder organization to modern macOS. Specifically designed for users who miss the classic Launchpad experience in macOS 14+ and especially macOS 26 (Tahoe).
Apple removed Launchpad in macOS Tahoe, replacing it with a search-centric view. Facet fills that gap by providing a polished, native, and highly customizable launcher that feels like it belongs on your Mac.
- Classic Grid: Immersive full-screen or compact floating panel layout.
- Dynamic Backgrounds: Mirror your desktop wallpaper or use a clean frosted-glass effect.
- Instant Access: Appears in under 100ms via global hotkey or hot corner.
- Smart Search: Filter and launch apps instantly from your keyboard.
- Import Layout: Reads your system Launchpad database so you don't have to rebuild folders.
- Privacy First: No telemetry, no ad tracking, and no subscriptions. Paid once, yours forever.
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- Download the notarized DMG.
- Drag Facet to your
/Applicationsfolder. - Launch and set your preferred hotkey.
Facet is Developer ID signed and Apple-notarized for a secure installation.
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Please use GitHub Issues for bug reports and feature requests. We are actively polishing the UX for the macOS Tahoe release.
Facet 是一款 macOS 经典 Launchpad 风格的应用启动器。它提供熟悉的网格界面、快速搜索、文件夹整理和 Launchpad 布局导入。一次购买即可使用，无订阅，默认无广告追踪。
Facet は、macOS 向けのクラシックな Launchpad スタイルのアプリランチャーです。買い切りで、サブスクリプションはありません。
Facet is proprietary commercial software by Quartz. This public repository serves as the product hub for release notes, documentation, and issue tracking.