Radial Launcher for Mac: Launch Apps, Files, Links, Shortcuts, and Snippets from Your Cursor
CorbinA radial launcher for Mac places frequent actions around your cursor instead of making you move to the Dock, Finder, menu bar, or a search window. It is best for repeated actions you already know you need.
OFTR Orbit Quick Launcher is a cursor-centered radial launcher for macOS. Hold a trigger key and launch apps, files, folders, URLs, keyboard shortcuts, and text snippets from radial slots.
What is a radial launcher?
A radial launcher arranges actions in a circle around the pointer. Instead of typing a query into a search launcher, you select from a small set of actions placed near your cursor.
Search launchers are excellent for finding many things. Radial launchers are better for repeatedly launching a known set of things.
Search launcher vs radial launcher
| Category | Search launcher | Radial launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Primary input | Keyboard query | Cursor and trigger key |
| Best for | Finding many possible items | Repeating known actions |
| Interaction model | Open, type, select | Hold, hover or click, run |
| Strong use case | Unknown or rarely used items | Daily apps, folders, snippets, shortcuts |
What Orbit Launcher can run
Orbit Launcher is not limited to apps. You can assign several action types to radial slots:
- Applications
- Files
- Folders
- URLs
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Text snippets
This makes it useful for workflows that combine tools, locations, and repeated text.
Example radial launcher profiles
Development profile
| Slot type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Apps | Terminal, VS Code, Linear |
| Folders | Current project, Downloads |
| URLs | Localhost, GitHub repository |
| Snippets | Commit prefixes, prompts, boilerplate replies |
Design profile
| Slot type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Apps | Figma, Preview |
| Folders | Exports, references, client assets |
| URLs | Brand guide, asset library |
| Shortcuts | Screenshot, zoom, color tools |
Daily work profile
| Slot type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Apps | Mail, Calendar, Notes |
| Folders | Documents, Screenshots |
| URLs | Dashboard, task board |
| Snippets | Email templates |
Why a cursor launcher can improve productivity
Orbit Launcher works well when you are already using the mouse or trackpad. Instead of switching mental modes to search, you keep the action near the pointer.
That can reduce small navigation loops:
- Moving to the Dock
- Opening Finder to locate a folder
- Typing the same launcher search repeatedly
- Copying the same text snippet from another app
- Hunting through menus for a shortcut action
FAQ
Does Orbit Launcher replace Spotlight, Raycast, or Alfred?
Not completely. Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred are strong search launchers. Orbit Launcher is better for a small set of repeated actions you want near your cursor.
Can a radial launcher open files and folders?
Yes. Orbit Launcher can launch apps, files, folders, URLs, keyboard shortcuts, and text snippets.
Does Orbit Launcher require an account?
No. It is a local Mac utility and does not require an account for the app experience.
If you want a launcher built around your pointer, see the OFTR Orbit Quick Launcher landing page for product screenshots and checkout.