Meet
Pieoneer.Let your apps fly—in a pie.
Pieoneer is a macOS launcher that opens applications through a radial pie menu instead of a conventional dock, grid, or text search. Invoke it with a shortcut, move toward the desired slice, and launch the app with a small amount of directional muscle memory.
This is most useful for a compact personal set of frequently used apps. Put daily tools into a pie, use nested menus or additional layouts where available, and keep the launcher near the active pointer rather than moving attention to a fixed part of the screen.
Pieoneer changes the access method, not the applications themselves. It is an optional interaction preference that rewards a consistent layout; if the menu changes constantly or a user prefers keyboard search, it is likely slower than a standard launcher.
Features
- Launch chosen Mac applications from a radial menu triggered by a shortcut.
- Use spatial direction and pointer movement to build muscle memory for recurring app choices.
- Keep the menu close to the current cursor position rather than navigating to a dock or opening a separate window.
- Configure the app selection and menu arrangement for a personal set of frequent tools.
Where it fits
Pieoneer fits people who prefer a visual, mouse-led launcher and repeatedly open the same group of applications. It can sit beside Spotlight, Raycast, or Alfred rather than replace their search and automation capabilities.
It is most effective with a stable, small menu. A large catalog or constantly changing app set usually benefits more from a text-based launcher.
Raycast
Alfred