wox-launcher/wox

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Mindmap

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  root((Wox))
    What it does
      Keyboard app launcher
      File and web search
      Command execution
      AI chat built-in
    Key features
      Plugin store
      Theme customization
      Cross-platform
      Lightweight single file
    Use cases
      Replace Alfred or Raycast
      Boost productivity
      Quick app access
      Clipboard and bookmarks
    Tech stack
      Go backend
      Plugin system
      Cross-OS support

mindmap root((Wox)) What it does Keyboard app launcher File and web search Command execution AI chat built-in Key features Plugin store Theme customization Cross-platform Lightweight single file Use cases Replace Alfred or Raycast Boost productivity Quick app access Clipboard and bookmarks Tech stack Go backend Plugin system Cross-OS support

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Launch apps and open files instantly from your keyboard instead of clicking through folders.

USE CASE 2

Search browser bookmarks, clipboard history, and installed packages without leaving your launcher.

USE CASE 3

Ask AI questions directly from the launcher without opening a browser tab.

USE CASE 4

Customize the launcher's appearance with themes and extend functionality with community plugins.

Tech stack

GoPlugin systemCross-platform

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Free and open-source; you can use, modify, and distribute it freely.

In plain English

Wox is a free, open-source app launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux, essentially a smarter, faster way to find and open anything on your computer without touching the mouse. Press Alt+Space (or Command+Space on Mac), type a few characters, and instantly launch apps, open files, run searches, or execute commands. If you've ever used Spotlight on Mac or Alfred or Raycast, Wox is the same category of tool: a keyboard-first search bar that pops up over everything and gets out of the way once you're done. The difference is that Wox is completely free, works across all major operating systems, and is extensible through plugins. The plugin store lets you extend what Wox can search and do, browser bookmarks, calculator, clipboard history, package lookups, dictionary, and much more. There's also a theme store for customizing the look. A notable recent addition is AI chat built right into the launcher, so you can ask questions and get answers without opening a separate browser tab. For vibe coders and productivity-focused users, Wox is particularly appealing as a free alternative to paid tools like Alfred or Raycast. It runs as a lightweight single file (no complex installer), starts instantly, and stays out of the way until you need it. Available for immediate download from the releases page or installable in seconds via Homebrew on Mac or Winget on Windows.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

How do I install Wox on Windows and set up a custom hotkey to launch it?

Prompt 2

Show me how to create a simple Wox plugin that searches a local database.

Prompt 3

What are the best community plugins for Wox and how do I install them?

Prompt 4

How do I customize the Wox theme to match my desktop aesthetic?

Prompt 5

Can I use Wox to run shell commands and scripts from the launcher?

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