Life & fun · February 23, 2017
Ulauncher
An application launcher for Linux 🐧
Ulauncher launched on February 23, 2017 with 119 votes, #324 of 3,156 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
What it does
Download Ulauncher for Linux, discover extensions and videos, and support the project.
Type an application name without worrying about spelling. Ulauncher figures out what you meant, remembers previous picks, and auto-selects the best option next time. Ulauncher ships with four built-in themes and supports custom color themes . Read the theme docs to build your own. Speed up your workflow with personalized shortcuts and extensions . Create quick access to scripts, searches, or reuse community-built add-ons. Browse files and directories with ease. Type ~ or / to start, then press Alt+Enter for advanced options. Arch Linux Available in AUR:from ulauncher.io
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