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Gauntlet vs RustCast: catalog facts
Gauntlet	RustCast
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with optional GitHub sponsorship.
macOS, Linux	macOS
Raycast-style launcher that is open source Plugins built with React	Launcher, calculator, clipboard history and unit conversion behind one hotkey Runs custom shell scripts and aliases through modes
Smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast Writing plugins requires JavaScript and React knowledge	macOS only Smaller plugin ecosystem than established launchers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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