Performance

Performance helps you choose stability vs memory profile and diagnose cache issues.

Performance

Performance Mode

LaunchNext supports two engines:

`Compatibility Engine`

Prioritizes legacy compatibility and predictable behavior
Keeps legacy caching behavior
Best if you want maximum stability

`Next Engine`

Uses less memory in normal use
Smoother in many large-library cases
Required if you want CA Grid renderer toggle

Changing mode requires restarting LaunchNext.

CA Grid Renderer

Next Engine With Core Animation is marked experimental.

Available only under Next Engine
If artifacts or interaction glitches appear, turn it off first
Some appearance controls are disabled while it is enabled

Cache Panel

The panel shows:

Cache status (ready or rebuilding)
Last update time
Icon cache count
App info cache count
Grid cache count
Total cache count

In Next Engine, icon cache is intentionally disabled.

When To Click `Clear caches`

Use cache clear when you see:

wrong icons or stale icons
outdated layout reflections
post-update visual mismatch

After clearing cache:

Return to the main UI
Run Refresh
Wait briefly for rebuild

Recommended Strategy

Start with Next Engine
Keep CA Grid renderer off unless you are testing
Clear cache before switching mode repeatedly