Hain – Alternative to Alfred on Windows, Built with Electron
An 'alt+space' launcher for Windows, built with Electron - hainproject/hain
Hain – Alternative to Alfred on Windows, Built with Electron launched on March 22, 2016 with 12 votes, #1,962 of 4,409 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.
In plain words
Hain is a launcher application for Windows that activates with Alt+Space, similar to Alfred on macOS. Built with Electron, it provides quick access to applications and commands through a keyboard shortcut. The tool is designed for Windows users seeking a streamlined way to search and launch programs without navigating menus.
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