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MaxLaunchpad AwesomeDog

Use this command to install MaxLaunchpad:
winget install --id=AwesomeDog.MaxLaunchpad -e

MaxLaunchpad is a keyboard-driven application launcher designed to make your most-used programs instantly accessible with minimal keystrokes. This tool simplifies app navigation by mapping applications to visual keyboard keys, allowing users to summon any program with a single keystroke or configurable global hotkey.

Key Features: Offering single keystroke launch for immediate access, 310 customizable shortcuts (including 10 tabs × 30 keys and 10 global function keys), drag-and-drop setup for easy configuration, cross-platform support across Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu, portable YAML-based profiles for syncing or sharing configurations, and a configurable global hotkey to summon the launcher from anywhere.

Ideal for power users seeking efficient workflows on their desktops, MaxLaunchpad helps reduce mental effort by replacing traditional mouse navigation with muscle memory-driven shortcuts. Its native look and feel across platforms ensure seamless integration into any workflow. Installation is straightforward via winget on Windows, making it easy to get started without additional setup hassles.

README

MaxLaunchpad

Launch apps with muscle memory, not mental effort.

A keyboard-driven application launcher that maps programs to visual keyboard keys. Summon it with a global hotkey, then launch any program with a single keystroke—like Vim for your desktop workflow.

Screenshot

Features

  • Single keystroke launch — Press any letter key to launch instantly; no typing, no searching
  • 310 shortcuts — 10 tabs × 30 keys + 10 global function keys (think: tmux sessions for apps)
  • Drag & drop setup — Drag executables onto keys from your file manager
  • Cross-platform — Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu with native look and feel
  • Portable configs — Human-readable YAML profiles you can version, sync, or share
  • Global hotkey — Summon from anywhere with Alt + ` (configurable)

Installation

Via Package Manager

# on Windows
winget install AwesomeDog.MaxLaunchpad
# on macOS
brew install --cask AwesomeDog/tap/maxlaunchpad

Or

Download the installer from Releases.

  • Windows — Windows 10 or later. Works out of the box.
  • macOS — macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later (Apple Silicon).
    • Run xattr -cr /Applications/MaxLaunchpad.app to remove quarantine.
    • You may need to manually add the app to Login Items for auto-start.
  • Linux — Ubuntu 24.04 or equivalent (Wayland).
    • Global hotkey may require manual setup.

User Guide

For installation, usage instructions, full feature list and FAQ, see the online manual:

  • GitHub Pages: https://awesomedog.github.io/maxlaunchpad/
  • In-repo entry point: ./docs/index.md

If you only want to use MaxLaunchpad, you can stop here. The rest of this README is primarily intended for developers and contributors.

Development (for contributors)

Versions
1.0.3
Website
github.com
License
Last updated
12/30/2025
Download latest version

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 22+
  • npm 10+

Setup

git clone https://github.com/AwesomeDog/maxlaunchpad.git
cd maxlaunchpad
npm install

Scripts

# Development
npm start # Run in dev mode with hot reload

# Build
npm run make:mac # Build macOS .app bundle
npm run make:win # Build Windows installer
npm run make:linux # Build Linux package

# Quality
npm run lint:fix # Auto-fix ESLint issues
npm test # Run Jest test suite

# Release
npm version patch && git push && git push --tags # Bump version & trigger CI

Project Structure

src/
├── main/           # Electron main process
│   ├── main.ts         # Entry point, lifecycle
│   ├── window.ts       # BrowserWindow management
│   ├── hotkey.ts       # Global hotkey registration
│   ├── configStore.ts  # YAML config read/write
│   ├── launcher.ts     # Program launching
│   ├── iconService.ts  # Icon extraction & caching
│   └── ...
├── preload/        # Bridge API (contextBridge)
├── renderer/       # React UI
│   ├── state/          # Context + useReducer store
│   ├── hooks/          # Custom hooks
│   ├── components/     # UI components
│   └── styles/         # CSS
└── shared/         # Shared types & constants

Tech Stack

TechnologyUsage
ElectronFramework
ReactUI (functional components + hooks)
TypeScriptLanguage
Context + useReducerState management
js-yamlConfig parsing
zodRuntime validation
Electron Forge + WebpackBuild

Architecture

Three-layer design — Classic Electron pattern with strict separation:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                 Main Process (Node.js)                      │
│  • App lifecycle & window management                        │
│  • Global hotkey registration (OS-level)                    │
│  • YAML config I/O & validation                             │
│  • Program launching & icon extraction                      │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              ↕ IPC (type-safe)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                 Preload (Security Bridge)                   │
│  • Exposes window.electronAPI via contextBridge             │
│  • Acts as typed contract between layers                    │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              ↕
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                 Renderer (React SPA)                        │
│  • Virtual keyboard UI & modal dialogs                      │
│  • Unified state via Context + useReducer                   │
│  • Zero direct Node.js access (sandboxed)                   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Configuration

All user data lives in ~/.config/MaxLaunchpad/:

~/.config/MaxLaunchpad/
├── settings.yaml     # App settings
├── keyboard.yaml     # Default keyboard profile
├── caches/           # Icon cache
├── logs/             # App logs
├── styles/           # Custom CSS styles
└── backups/          # Auto-backups

Schema details: See Product Specification for YAML structure and validation rules.

Documentation

  • Product Specification — Feature specs, configuration schema, UI/UX behavior
  • Technical Architecture — Implementation details, state management, code patterns

Credits

MaxLaunchpad is a spiritual successor to the beloved but now-discontinued MaxLauncher. The project expands its legacy from Windows to macOS and Ubuntu.