Guide
The native macOS web app launcher
A macOS web app launcher puts every web app you use all day (email, chat, docs, AI) one keystroke away in a single panel, instead of buried in browser tabs. LiquidPad is the native one. It slides a Liquid-Glass panel in from the screen edge on a global shortcut, keeps each app warm so it never reloads, isolates logins so you can run multiple accounts, and bundles native tools a browser-based hub can’t offer: a terminal, SSH manager, command palette and focus timer. And because it uses Apple’s WebKit rather than a bundled Chromium, it stays light on RAM and battery.
Why a launcher beats tabs
Tabs scatter; windows pile up; Electron apps each spin a full browser. A launcher gives you one home for the apps you live in. Instant to summon, instant to dismiss, and it never steals focus. Open apps stay resident like browser tabs, idle apps throttle, and the warm pool scales to your Mac’s RAM, so it’s built for fifty apps open without lag.
What makes LiquidPad different
- Native, not Electron: AppKit + WKWebView, no telemetry.
- Isolated sessions: multiple accounts of the same service.
- Built-in terminal & SSH, command palette (⌘K), boards, multi-view.
- Per-app & per-tab global shortcuts: jump straight to any app.
- Cloud sync across your Macs (Pro).
Frequently asked questions
What is a macOS web app launcher?
A macOS web app launcher is an app that turns the websites and web apps you use all day (Gmail, Slack, Notion, ChatGPT and the rest) into a single, fast surface you open with a keyboard shortcut, instead of hunting through browser tabs. LiquidPad is a native one. It slides a panel of your web apps in from the screen edge and adds native tools a browser can't.
Is LiquidPad native or Electron?
Native. LiquidPad is built on Apple's AppKit and WKWebView (the WebKit engine behind Safari), not Electron or Chromium. That means far less RAM and battery than Electron-based hubs, and access to native macOS behaviour like a true menu-bar slide-over and Picture-in-Picture.
Can I run two accounts of the same app?
Yes. Each app can use an isolated login session, so you can run two Gmail, two Slack, or two of any service side by side without logging in and out.
How much does it cost?
There's a free tier (3 apps, 2 workspaces, all native tools). Pro is $4.99/month or $47.88/year with a 14-day trial, and the app sends no telemetry.
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