Accessibility
Retro Launch is designed to be usable by everyone. We support the following macOS accessibility features.
VoiceOver
Full screen reader support with labeled controls and navigation.
Voice Control
Navigate and launch apps using voice commands.
Dark Interface
Native dark appearance that follows your system preference.
Differentiate Without Color Alone
UI elements use shapes and labels in addition to color for clarity.
Sufficient Contrast
Text and controls meet contrast requirements for readability.
Reduced Motion
Animations are simplified or removed when Reduce Motion is enabled.
VoiceOver
Retro Launch provides full VoiceOver support throughout the app. Every interactive element is labeled, and the app grid can be navigated using standard VoiceOver gestures and keyboard commands.
- All app icons are labeled with their app name
- Folders announce their name and app count
- Search results are announced as you type
- Settings and controls are fully navigable
Voice Control
With macOS Voice Control enabled, you can open Retro Launch, search for apps, and launch them using spoken commands. All buttons and interactive elements are accessible by name.
Dark Interface
Retro Launch uses a dark interface by default, featuring a frosted glass overlay that adapts to your wallpaper. The dark design reduces eye strain in low-light environments and is consistent with the macOS dark appearance.
Differentiate Without Color Alone
When "Differentiate Without Color" is enabled in System Settings, Retro Launch ensures that no information is conveyed by color alone. UI elements include shapes, icons, and text labels to remain distinguishable.
Sufficient Contrast
All text and interactive elements maintain sufficient contrast ratios against backgrounds. App labels, search text, folder names, and controls are clearly readable against the dark overlay.
Reduced Motion
When "Reduce Motion" is enabled in System Settings, Retro Launch adjusts its behavior:
- The open/close animation is replaced with a simple fade
- Wiggle mode uses a subtle highlight instead of shaking
- Page transitions use crossfade instead of slide
- Folder expand/collapse is simplified