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Albert – open-source keyboard launcher for Linux

This page summarizes and extends the software alternatives mentioned in the source post on Hacker News.
2022-06-04

Albert Synapse dmenu Ulauncher Quicksilver kupfer
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  1. Albert Landing Page
    Albert Landing Page
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    Albert

    Omnilauncher for Linux to help you quickly find and run apps and do other useful things.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Automation #Robotics Process Automation #Mac 16 social mentions

  2. Synapse Landing Page
    Synapse Landing Page
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    Synapse

    Synapse is a semantic launcher written in Vala that you can use to start applications as well as find and access relevant documents and files by making use of the Zeitgeist engine.

    #App Launcher #Windows Tools #Productivity 1 social mentions

  3. dmenu Landing Page
    dmenu Landing Page
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    dmenu

    dmenu is a dynamic menu for X, originally designed for dwm.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Mac #Productivity #App Launcher 22 social mentions

  4. Ulauncher Landing Page
    Ulauncher Landing Page
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    Ulauncher

    Fast application launcher for Linux. Custom shortcuts for web URLs and scripts.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    I've been using ulauncher lately — https://ulauncher.io/ Though I'd like to find one that centers properly under Wayland. I'll have to dig into this list.

    #App Launcher #Windows Tools #Mac 29 social mentions

  5. Quicksilver Landing Page
    Quicksilver Landing Page
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    Quicksilver

    Quicksilver is a fast and free Mac OS X productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly. Quicksilver learns your habits, making your everyday chores simple and efficient.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    Kupfer (gnome) - https://kupferlauncher.github.io Quicksilver (macos): https://qsapp.com/ I still find myself using these and enjoy the 'wei wu wei' flow of them: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d4LkTstvUL4 (skip to 5 or 11 minutes in).

    #App Launcher #Windows Tools #Mac 13 social mentions

  6. kupfer Landing Page
    kupfer Landing Page
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    kupfer

    Kupfer is a command tool heavily inspired by https://alternativeto.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    Kupfer (gnome) - https://kupferlauncher.github.io Quicksilver (macos): https://qsapp.com/ I still find myself using these and enjoy the 'wei wu wei' flow of them: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d4LkTstvUL4 (skip to 5 or 11 minutes in).

    #Productivity #App Launcher #Mac 2 social mentions

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