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Wox

An open-source, native launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux with plugins, clipboard history and AI commands.

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About Wox

Wox is a cross-platform keyboard launcher that positions itself as an open-source alternative to Raycast and Alfred. Version 2 is a rewrite with native GPU-rendered interfaces on Windows, macOS and Linux rather than an Electron shell, and the project says everyday use stays around 150 MB of memory. Built-in features cover app launching and window switching, file search, clipboard history, a calculator and unit converter, web search, browser bookmarks and tabs, emoji, quick notes, screenshots, timers and system commands, along with optional AI chat and AI commands. A plugin and theme store extends it, and plugins can be written in Node.js, Python or as scripts. It is free and licensed under GPL-3.0, and installs through Homebrew, WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey or the AUR. Wox has existed for years on Windows, but the v2 rewrite is fairly young, so expect a smaller plugin library and some rough edges compared with mature single-platform launchers.

Best for: People who want the same free launcher on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Free and open source under GPL-3.0
  • Built-in clipboard history, notes and AI commands
  • Plugins in Node.js, Python or scripts

Why people leave

  • v2 rewrite is young and still maturing
  • Smaller plugin library than Raycast or Alfred
  • Fewer ready-made integrations with popular work apps

Top Wox alternatives

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  1. 1Flow Launcher logo
    Flow Launcher

    A more established Windows launcher with a large plugin store.

    66.5
  2. 2Raycast logo
    Raycast

    More polished with a bigger extension store, on macOS and Windows.

    62.6
  3. 3Albert logo
    Albert

    Fast plugin-based launcher for Linux and macOS.

    59.6
  4. 4Ulauncher logo
    Ulauncher

    Simple, themeable launcher focused on Linux desktops.

    57.2
  5. 5Microsoft PowerToys logo
    Microsoft PowerToys

    Microsoft's free toolkit includes a plugin-based Windows launcher plus many other utilities in one install.

    55.3

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Wox: common questions

Is Wox free?

Yes. Wox is free, open-source software.

Is Wox open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Wox-launcher/Wox.

What platforms does Wox run on?

Wox is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Wox?

The highest-ranked Wox alternatives right now are Flow Launcher, Raycast and Albert. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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