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ueli
A free, open-source keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is ueli?
ueli is a cross-platform keystroke launcher: press Alt+Space, type, and press Enter to open apps, files, web searches or calculations. It is open source under the MIT licence and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with extensions such as a calculator, file search and web search. On Windows it is in the Microsoft Store; the macOS download is not signed, so macOS blocks the first launch.
Pros
- Free and open source (MIT)
- Same launcher on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Extensions for calculator, file and web search
Cons
- macOS build is not signed or notarised
- Global hotkeys may not work under Wayland on Linux
Who should use ueli
People who switch between Windows, macOS and Linux and want one launcher.
Who may not need it
Mac-only users happy with Spotlight or Alfred.
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