Microsoft PowerToys Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft PowerToys is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Launchy, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys are Wox Launcher, ueli, Hister and Walker.

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Microsoft PowerToys alternatives are mainly Application Launchers, but if you're looking for File Search Utilities or Window Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Linux and Window Manager. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys.
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  1. Launchy icon
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    Launchy is a free Windows and Linux utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager. Launchy indexes the programs in your start menu and can launch your documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a...

    115 Launchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Wox Launcher icon
     208 likes

    Wox is an open-source launcher for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It keeps local search, keyboard-first actions, and an extensible plugin system in one focused input.

    81 Wox Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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  3. ueli icon
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    Developed with the Electron framework, ueli is the type of tool that adopts simplicity, leaving out any unnecessary options and configuration settings. It creates an icon in the system tray at startup, where it sits silently throughout its runtime, without disturbing you with...

    94 ueli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Hister icon
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    Your own search engine. Hister turns the pages you visit and the files you keep into a private, full content search index that you control.

    37 Hister alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Nix Package Manager
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  5. Walker icon
     6 likes

    Walker is a highly extendable application launcher that doesn't hold back on features and usability. Fast. Unclutters your brain. Improves your workflow.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Asyar icon
     3 likes

    Asyar is a fast, extensible, local-first command launcher for macOS, Windows, and Linux. No account. No cloud. No subscription. Just a blazing-fast launcher that stays entirely on your machine.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. SMBAct icon
     3 likes

    SMBAct is the all-in-one cross-platform solution that allows you to keep your windows and applications well-organized and significantly simplify the process of interaction with them.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Qopy icon
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    Qopy is a fixed clipboard manager designed as a simple alternative to the standard clipboard in Windows. It aims to provide a smoother, more reliable experience. Plus, it's compatible with Linux, so you can enjoy the same great features on both operating systems.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  9. A daily Linux helper with powerful integrated search, routines checks and administrative tasks. The project is built with flutter and python.

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    • Linux
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  10. PlasmaZones icon
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    Window management tool enabling creation of custom zones, drag-and-snap, keyboard shortcuts, automated window assignments, layout editor with templates, GPU overlays, multi-monitor layouts, virtual desktop and activity support, plus KCM integration for easy configuration.

    Cost / License

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
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