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PowerToys Command PaletteUeli

Best for: Windows users who want a keyboard launcher from Microsoft

Best for: Using the same launcher muscle memory on three different operating systems

Free

Free as part of Microsoft PowerToys.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Opens with one shortcut and searches apps, files, commands and the web
  • Extensible and customisable
All 4 strengths
  • Opens with one shortcut and searches apps, files, commands and the web
  • Extensible and customisable
  • Optional compact search box mode
  • Comes with the rest of the PowerToys utilities
  • The same launcher and shortcuts on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Extra actions per result without reaching for the mouse
All 4 strengths
  • The same launcher and shortcuts on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Extra actions per result without reaching for the mouse
  • Microsoft Store listing, so the Windows install is signed
  • Actively developed with frequent releases
  • Windows only
  • Requires PowerToys to be installed and running in the background
  • macOS and direct Windows downloads are unsigned and will be blocked on first run
  • Fewer plugins than the platform-specific launchers
All 4 limitations
  • macOS and direct Windows downloads are unsigned and will be blocked on first run
  • Fewer plugins than the platform-specific launchers
  • Electron, so it uses more memory than a native launcher
  • Linux packaging is limited to AppImage and DEB
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources

Catalog checked October 1, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked September 21, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.