Glide · Office #50,022

What it is

Calls itself “launcher”.

• Calls itself: launcher

“Glide is a keyboard-first launcher for macOS.”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Raycast. Rules out “account”.

• Alternative to: Raycast
• Says it will not: account

“Glide replaces a handful of small utilities with one fast, native app.”

“Install extensions from the store, including Raycast-style ones.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan.

• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“No account, no tracking and no subscription.”

“Glide a free, open-source launcher for macOS”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the GitHub. Offers an API. Open source. AI is a side feature. You can bring your own API key.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: GitHub
• API: yes
• Open source: yes
• AI role: a side feature
• Bring your own key: yes

“Glide is a keyboard-first launcher for macOS. Press ⌘ Space to open apps, snap windows, search your clipboard, expand snippets, ask AI with your own key or a local model, and automate your Mac. Native, light, MIT licensed, and no account needed.”

“For Apple silicon and Intel Macs on macOS 14 or later. No account needed.”

What it works with

Integrates with Anthropic, Dropbox, LM Studio and 3 more. Built on macOS.

• Integrates with: Anthropic · Dropbox · LM Studio · +3
• Built on: macOS

“Anthropic”

“Dropbox”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download for Mac”

“No account needed.”