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Switch to the Mac App Store build

Move from Homebrew or manual installations to the App Store without losing data.

Migrating from the Homebrew or direct-download version of Launchie to the Mac App Store build is quick. All of your layouts, folders, and settings live in your user Library, so deleting the old app bundle does not touch that data. Follow the steps below to make the switch with confidence.

1. Prepare

  • Quit Launchie so macOS can remove the old binary cleanly.

2. Remove the Homebrew or manual build

Pick the method that matches how you originally installed Launchie:

  • Homebrew:

    brew uninstall --cask launchie

  • Manual download (DMG/ZIP): open /Applications, drag Launchie.app to the Trash, and empty it.

This only removes the application bundle. Launchie’s custom folders, Spaces, hidden apps, and layout (“app order”) data remain intact in your user library.

3. Install from the Mac App Store

  1. Open the Launchie listing on the Mac App Store.
  2. Click Get (or Install/Download) and wait for macOS to place Launchie back into /Applications.
  3. Launch the app from Spotlight or the Applications folder.

The App Store will now keep Launchie up to date automatically with updates.

4. Confirm everything carried over

  • Your previous layout, app groups, and Spaces should appear instantly.
  • Custom directories and permissions remain, but macOS may prompt you once to re-confirm access—approve it if asked.

That’s it—you’re now on the Mac App Store channel with automatic updates, while every bit of your previous configuration stays exactly where you left it.