Find and open
Type a name to open an app, a file, or a recent project.
Your desktop,a few keystrokes away.
Open apps, find files, and run commands with Wox.
A native, open-source Raycast / Alfred alternative for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Latest v2.4.5 · September 2026 · Windows · macOS · Linux
Wox vs Flow, Raycast, and PowerToys
One place for the things you do every day.
Keep your hands on the keyboard
Copy a result, reveal a file, or choose another command from the action panel.
Add the tools you need
Install community plugins, or ask an AI agent to create one.
The essentials, built in.
Apps, files, notes, screenshots, AI, and more. All inside Wox.
Application
Launch apps and switch windows.
File Search
Find local files and folders.
Clipboard
Recall copied text and images.
Calculator
Evaluate expressions in the launcher.
Converter
Units, currencies, dates, and time zones.
Web Search
Search the web from Wox.
Folder
Browse folders by path.
URL
Open typed URLs immediately.
Notes
Floating notes with lists and images.
Screenshot
Capture a screen area.
Timer
Start countdown timers from the launcher.
Dictation
Turn speech into text.
Window layouts
Arrange windows and restore layouts.
Browser Bookmark
Find and open bookmarks.
Browser
Jump to open browser tabs.
Quick Jump
Jump to folders in file dialogs.
Emoji
Search and copy emoji.
Color
Preview, copy, and save colors.
Media Player
Control what's playing now.
WebView
Preview sites inside Wox.
AI Chat
Talk to models and agents.
AI Commands
Run reusable AI commands.
Shell
Run shell commands from Wox.
System Commands
Shutdown, lock, and system settings.
Theme
Switch themes or generate new ones.
Plugin Manager
Install and create plugins.
Query History
Revisit recent searches.
Hotkeys
See every Wox shortcut.
Doctor
Check system and Wox settings.
Feedback
Send diagnostics and feedback.
Update
Check and install updates.
Backup
Backup and restore settings.
Cloud Sync
Sync settings across devices.
Themes
Make it feel at home.
Follow your system appearance, or choose a community theme for a different palette and window style.
Browse themesWhat people are saying
After using a lot of them I settled on using Flow Launcher, but now I stumbled upon Wox Launcher and it's actually so great that I'm considering a switch.
From my testing it couldn't be better. It's so polished with great themes and so many customization capabilities.
For developers
Bring your own tools.
Ask an AI agent to create a plugin. Search your projects, call a service, or run a command you use every day.
Build a plugin
Try Wox on your desktop.
Windows · macOS · Linux
