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Using hotkeys to navigate your Mac has the potential to dramatically increase your overall productivity level. launch bar is a Mac application that lets you access any data stored on your computer using user-friendly keyboard combinations.

Right now, to use LaunchBar, you must allow the app to control your computer (in the System Preferences window, navigate to the Security & Privacy pane, and check the LaunchBar box in the Accessibility tab) , and set the hotbar for application search (the default will most likely conflict with Spotlight hotkeys).

Powerful search bar just one click away

LaunchBar indexes the data stored on your Mac, then enables you to launch any file, folder or application through its main search bar. All you have to do is invoke the LaunchBar window, start typing on the keyboard, use the arrow keys to browse the list of results, and select the item you want to open.

The application comes with a set of actions that can be used to manipulate data, integrates with Automator workflows, includes small text snippets, includes a clipboard history manager, recognizes abbreviations, can perform web searches, and more.

Personalized Index Rules

The built-in LaunchBar tool is ready to use, but in order to gain quick access to your own documents, the application must first scan and index the contents of your Mac.

The LaunchBar index window allows you to specify the types of files and folders to include in the search results. The same area allows you to manage built-in actions, workflows, fragments, and search templates.

Easy-to-access search and launch bar for Mac

LaunchBar combines powerful search capabilities with a range of efficient data management tools to provide access to nearly all data stored on your Mac. The best part is that most actions can be performed with just a keyboard combination.