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Are Windows desktop shortcuts not versatile enough? Is the Dock in macOS not functioning the way you want it to? That’s where the custom program launchers on this page come in. From Linux-based launchers such as Docky, to keystroke-based launches for Windows like Keypirinha, there are several program launching options for you regardless of what type of operating system you prefer.
Rofi started as clone of simpleswitcher, written by Sean Pringle a popup window switcher roughly based on superswitcher. Simpleswitcher laid the foundations and therefor Sean Pringle deserves most of the credit for this tool.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.
- Application Launcher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
+1Organizes desktop into customizable containers - showing folders (e.g.: local folders, network locations) contents, displayed as icons/thumbnails on scrollable surface. In-built thumbnail engine is capable of displaying thumbnails for supported Open Documents and PSD images, but...
- Application Launcher
- Free Personal • Proprietary
- Windows
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
- Xfce
- Wayland
Designed for beginners and professionals alike, Monarch is a command center that makes it easier than ever to switch apps, run calculations, search clipboard history, take notes and more with only a single hotkey. No complicated setup or configuration required.
- Application Launcher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+6Neo Launcher is a fork of AOSP's launcher for power users. It is highly configurable, and offers you a lot of functionality. Some are :
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Android
- F-Droid
Transform your macOS Dock with Spring! This powerful yet easy-to-use app lets you create personalized shortcuts for any Mac app by selecting custom icons. With Spring, you can easily customize your Dock to match your style.
- Application Launcher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+4FARR also lets you quickly run web searches, send email, manipulate files, control on-screen windows, and much more. Build and share custom commands or install plugins to add tons of new features, like live search features for your clipboard history and your internet bookmarks;...
- Application Launcher
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
+2Docky is a full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
+1SideSlide is an advanced, portable, unobtrusive, dockable, skinnable, instantly accessible, highly configurable Desktop Extension on Steroids! Clean desktop clutter and make your computer friendlier and faster than ever before.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Enhance Windows with a free, customizable dock for quick access to applications, featuring live reflections and dynamic animations.
- Application Launcher
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
+5YAM (Yet Another Minimalist) Launcher is a minimalist text-based launcher for Android with weather integration.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Android
- F-Droid
+3Niagara Launcher gives your phone a whole new look and offers a minimalistic experience to help you to form a healthy relationship with your phone.
- Application Launcher
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Android
RecentX is an innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders, programs, websites & clipboard history. It automatically remembers your favorite & recent items so that you can launch them even faster.
- File Search Utility
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
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