TabLauncherLite
TabLauncherLite is a macOS launcher that keeps apps, files, folders, and web pages in customizable screen-edge tabs for quick access.
What is TabLauncherLite?
TabLauncherLite is a Mac productivity app for launching apps, files, folders, and web pages from customizable tabs attached to the edge of the screen. It is made for users who want faster access to frequently used items without relying only on the Dock or Finder. The app lets you organize shortcuts into colored tabs, keep them hidden until needed, and tailor how they look and behave on your desktop. The Lite edition includes the same core launcher experience as the full version, with a limit of up to three tabs. It also supports automation-friendly workflows through AppleScript and can react to common system events for launching tasks. For many Mac users, it serves as a lightweight shortcut hub for daily work.
Key features
- Launch apps, files, folders, and web pages from screen-edge tabs
- Organize shortcuts into up to three tabs in the Lite version
- Customize tab shapes, colors, gradients, and animations
- Auto-hide tabs and reveal them when you need quick access
- Assign keyboard shortcuts to launcher items
- Run AppleScripts from launcher items and automate common actions
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is a legitimate launcher utility for macOS. Its behavior is generally low risk for this type of app, though some features may request normal macOS permissions when you use automation or screen-related options. Removing it does not harm macOS, but it can remove your saved launcher setup and shortcuts unless you keep the app’s support files. If you use automation features, review any scripts you add so you know what actions they perform.
Recommendation: Keep TabLauncherLite if you use its tab-based launcher to open apps, files, or web pages more quickly. If you no longer use it, you can remove it like other Mac apps; just note that deleting its related data may also remove your saved tab layouts and shortcut settings.
Common paths
/Applications/TabLauncher Lite.app
Support paths
~/Library/Containers/com.oktoid.tablauncherlite~/Library/Application Scripts/com.oktoid.tablauncherlite
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.oktoid.tablauncherlite
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