Fast. Native. Lightweight.

Spotlight alternative, shortcut toolkit, and push-to-talk dictation for macOS.
Press ⌥ space (customizable) and get sh*t done.

Or install via Homebrew:

brew install --cask arjunkomath/tap/trace

100% Native Swift · macOS 26+ · Apple Silicon

Features

Everything, one keystroke away

Fuzzy search across all applications with intelligent ranking.

Snap windows to halves, thirds, or custom positions instantly.

One-key access to your most-used files, folders, and websites.

Find and run commands from the previous app's menu bar without touching the mouse.

Customizable shortcuts for launching apps and managing windows.

Choose accent colors that tint Trace's foregrounds and Liquid Glass surfaces.

Hold a hotkey, talk naturally, and drop private on-device transcription right where you are typing.

Back up and restore your Trace setup through a self-hosted sync server.

Perform calculations directly without opening a separate app.

Quick access to your calendar events without leaving the launcher

Search and copy from 1550+ emojis with fuzzy search.

See live CPU and memory usage for running apps right in your results.

Caffeinate your Mac to stop it from sleeping with a single command.

Pop up a quick camera preview to check your look before any call.

Beautiful interface that respects your system preferences.