Ulauncher

Fast application launcher for Linux. Custom shortcuts for web URLs and scripts. Extensions are coming soon.

Free
Open Source
Linux

* Ulauncher provides instant search results. It also remembers your previous choices and automatically selects the best option for you.* You can type in an application name without worrying about spelling. Ulauncher will figure out what you meant.* Improve your workflow with customizable shortcuts. Create shortcut for web search or your scripts.* Browse files and directories with ease. Type ~ or / to start. Press Alt+Enter to access an alt menu.

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The Best 26 Ulauncher Alternatives

Launchy

Alfred

Listary

Gnome Do

Quicksilver

Wox

Synapse

RecentX

Keypirinha

CerebroApp

Albert

Quick Search Box

Lacona

Zazu

Hain

Scherlokk

Krunner

Yal

Agui

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