StartMyApp

https://startmy.app

A modern macOS app launcher focused on fast discovery, organization, and launch.

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Highlights

• Auto-discover system and user apps and keep layout in sync
• Custom grid layout: drag to reorder, drag to create folders, favorite apps
• Search-first: keyword filtering + optional AI semantic search (type /)
• Recently launched and most-launched sorting, with hidden apps support
• Menu bar entry + global hotkey to summon instantly
• Export app catalog to JSON for backup and analysis

Requirements

• macOS 12.0+
• Xcode 14.0+ (local build)
• AI semantic search requires Apple Intelligence-capable hardware, enabled in System Settings, and the model available

Build Locally

1. Open StartMyApp.xcodeproj in Xcode
2. Select the StartMyApp scheme and run

Usage

• Type to filter by keyword
• Start with / to enable AI semantic search (e.g. /image editor)
• Drag apps to reorder, drag onto apps to create folders
• Adjust sorting, grid size, system apps visibility, and hotkey in Settings

Settings Overview

• Show system apps / recent launches / hidden apps
• Sort order (custom / name / most launched / recently launched)
• Grid density (compact / comfortable / spacious)
• Menu bar icon and global hotkey
• Apple Intelligence availability status

Project Structure

StartMyApp/
├── Models/                      # Data models
├── Services/                    # Discovery/cache/persistence/hotkey/search
├── Views/                       # SwiftUI views
├── Extensions/                  # Extensions
├── AppState.swift               # Core state management
└── StartMyAppApp.swift           # App entry

Contributing

Issues and PRs are welcome. Please include use cases or repro steps to help pinpoint problems quickly.

License

MIT

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