aLaunch
aLaunch is a launcher and productivity utility for macOS that allows users to quickly search for and launch applications, files and folders using keyboard shortcuts. It sits in the menu bar and lets users invoke a search interface without touching the mouse, similar to other Mac launchers like Spotlight or Alfred. The tool is designed to speed up workflow by reducing the time spent navigating the Finder or Applications folder.
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1 suggestionWe could not find current information about aLaunch to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. The app appears to be a smaller or niche utility with limited online presence. Since Apple will remove Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 (September 2028), leaving approximately 27 months until the deadline, we recommend you contact the developer directly through their website to ask about native Apple Silicon support and their plans before that date. If the developer is no longer active or does not respond, consider switching to a well-maintained alternative like Alfred or Spotlight (built into macOS) — both run natively on Apple Silicon and offer comprehensive launcher and search functionality. Doing so before the Rosetta 2 removal deadline will ensure uninterrupted access to a launcher on your Mac.
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