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Flow Launcher
A free, open-source quick launcher for Windows with a plugin store.
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What is Flow Launcher?
Flow Launcher is a free and open-source launcher for Windows 10 and later. Press Alt+Space to search apps, files and file contents (through Everything or Windows Search), and add more abilities from its Plugin Store, or write plugins in C#, F#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript.
Pros
- Free and open source
- Fast file and content search
- Large plugin store
Cons
- Windows only
- Best file search needs the separate Everything app
Who should use Flow Launcher
Windows users who want a fast, extensible launcher.
Who may not need it
People who only launch a few apps from the taskbar.
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