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Kupfer vs Search Light: catalog facts
Kupfer	Search Light
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Object-and-action workflow like Quicksilver Extensible through plugins	Spotlight-style popup without leaving the current workspace Uses GNOME's built-in search
Linux only Slower development pace than newer launchers	Only works on GNOME Shell GNOME extensions can break with new GNOME releases
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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