A LITTLE CLOSER.
Welcome home.
Your apps, right where you want them.
A few simple steps, then you’re in.
macOS 26+ · Apple silicon
Not notarized by Apple. First launch requires your approval.
- 01
Give Sofla a home.
Open the downloaded disk image. Drag Sofla to your Applications folder, then open it from Applications.
- 02
Approve the first launch.
macOS may say it cannot verify Sofla. Close that message, open System Settings → Privacy & Security, and choose Open Anyway for Sofla. Confirm Open if you trust the download.
You must try opening Sofla before this option appears. A managed work Mac may not allow it. Apple’s instructions ↗
- 03
Make it yours.
Choose your opening shortcut. Open at Login is optional. If you enable it and macOS asks for approval, setup helps you finish in Login Items.
Basic app launching needs no Accessibility, Screen Recording, or Full Disk Access permission.
Updating?
Use Sofla → Check for Updates, or enable automatic updates in Settings → Updates. You can also quit Sofla and replace it in Applications. Your saved layout stays on your Mac.
Need a hand?
Report an issue on GitHub ↗. Include the app and macOS versions, with private details removed.