Show HN: LaunchDock – App Launcher in Rust
LaunchDock is a cross-platform application launcher designed for quick access to applications using fuzzy search. It supports Windows, Linux, and macOS, and features a clean interface with customizable hotkeys. The application automatically discovers installed applications and provides intelligent search capabilities based on character proximity and matching.
- ▪LaunchDock is a fast application launcher that works on multiple operating systems.
- ▪It features a lightweight daemon architecture for instant response and smart fuzzy search capabilities.
- ▪Users can configure custom hotkeys and the application automatically discovers installed applications.
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LaunchDock A fast, cross-platform application launcher with fuzzy search that helps you quickly find and launch applications from anywhere on your system. Features Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS Daemon Architecture: Lightweight background service for instant response Smart Fuzzy Search: Intelligent character matching with proximity-based scoring Custom Hotkeys: Configure any key combination to show the launcher Auto-Discovery: Automatically finds applications in standard system directories Clean Interface: Minimal, distraction-free design Icon Support: Platform-specific icon loading with smart fallbacks System Integration: Works with your OS's application management Installation Prerequisites Ensure you have Rust 1.89+ installed on your system.
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