A cross-platform keystroke launcher for quickly launching applications, searching files, and performing system tasks.
Ueli is a cross-platform keystroke launcher that allows users to quickly launch applications, search files, execute system commands, and access various utilities through a unified search interface. It solves the problem of inefficient task switching by providing a fast, keyboard-driven way to perform common actions across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Developers, power users, and anyone seeking to improve workflow efficiency through keyboard shortcuts and rapid access to applications, files, and system tools.
Developers choose Ueli for its extensibility, cross-platform consistency, and lightweight design, offering a free and open-source alternative to commercial launchers with a rich set of built-in extensions.
Cross-Platform Keystroke Launcher
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Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux with uniform installation and usage, as detailed in the README's platform-specific instructions.
Includes built-in extensions for currency conversion, password generation, translation, and more, easily toggleable via the Extensions settings menu.
Optimized for speed with hotkeys like 'Alt+Space' to toggle and arrow-key navigation, reducing context switching as emphasized in the philosophy.
Allows pinning frequently used items for instant access, with straightforward management through additional actions or the Settings favorites section.
Manual downloads for macOS and Windows are not signed or notarized, causing security warnings and extra installation steps, as admitted in the README.
Global hotkeys may not work under Linux Wayland sessions, a known issue requiring manual workarounds like binding custom system shortcuts.
The Settings section in the README is marked 'Under construction', indicating gaps in configuration guidance and potential feature instability.
Ueli is an open-source alternative to the following products:
LaunchBar is a productivity application for macOS that provides quick access to files, applications, and system functions through a keyboard-driven interface.
Alfred is a productivity application for macOS that provides quick access to files, web search, clipboard history, and custom workflows through a keyboard-driven interface.
Spotlight is Apple's system-wide search feature on macOS that allows users to quickly find files, applications, and information on their computer.