App Sources
App Sources decides where LaunchNext scans for .app bundles.
Built-In Sources
Default system paths are always present:
/Applications~/Applications/System/Applications/System/Cryptexes/App/System/Applications
You normally do not need to change these.
Custom Sources
Add extra folders when you keep apps on:
- external drives
- custom tool directories
- dev/test app locations
Common Actions
Add folders
- Click
Add folders... - Select one or more directories
- Let LaunchNext scan and sync
Remove one source
Click the remove button on that source row.
Reset all custom sources
Use Restore defaults to clear all custom source entries.
Offline Badge
If a source path is not currently available, it shows an Offline badge.
This is common for unmounted external drives.
Expand A Source
From each custom source, you can expand details to:
- list apps found under that path
- remove individual apps from current layout
This helps when one directory contains temporary or duplicate apps.
Troubleshooting Scan Issues
If a source is not reflected correctly:
- Verify the folder still exists
- Refresh LaunchNext
- Remove and add the source again
- Reopen LaunchNext if needed