How to open work apps and websites automatically on Mac

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How to open work apps and websites automatically on Mac

How to open work apps and websites automatically on Mac

How to open work apps and websites automatically on Mac

Set up Workday Launcher to open the apps and websites you need at a chosen time, with different start times available for different weekdays.

Set up Workday Launcher to open the apps and websites you need at a chosen time, with different start times available for different weekdays.

Workday Launcher opens a chosen set of applications and websites at the start of your workday. It is useful when your routine begins with the same tools but your start time changes between weekdays.

Quick answer

Choose the active weekdays, set a time for each day, add installed apps and trusted website URLs, then enable the automation while Tapquence is allowed to start at login.

1. Select weekdays and start times

Choose only the days you work. Use one time for several days or set a different start time for each weekday.

2. Add applications

Select installed applications from the available list. Include only the tools you actually need at the beginning of the day.

3. Add websites

Enter the full address of each trusted work site. They open in your default browser.

4. Enable startup behaviour

Scheduled automations need Tapquence to be running. Allow Tapquence to start at login when prompted so the launcher can operate after a restart.

5. Test with Launch now

Use the manual launch control before enabling the schedule. Remove unnecessary apps and fix any invalid website addresses.

Frequently asked questions

Can Monday and Friday use different times?

Yes. Workday Launcher supports weekday-specific start times.

Does Tapquence have to be open?

Yes. The app needs to be running to respond to the schedule.

Will it launch more than once?

It is designed to launch once for the configured workday time rather than repeatedly reopening the same setup.

Next step

Test the app and site list manually, then enable only the weekdays and times you genuinely use.

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