Tech riderRev. 19 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformslinux
- 4File searchNo
- 5Command launchingYes
- 6Workflow supportNo
- 7Plugin supportNo
- 8Cloud syncNo
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: tools.suckless.org
Overview
dmenu is ranked #20 of 40 in app launcher software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on app launcher software
- Free plan
- Yestools.suckless.org
- Supported platforms
- linuxtools.suckless.org
- File search
- Notools.suckless.org
- Command launching
- Yestools.suckless.org
- Workflow support
- Notools.suckless.org
- Plugin support
- Notools.suckless.org
- Cloud sync
- Notools.suckless.org
Company
- Founded
- 2006tools.suckless.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best App Launcher Software in 2026#20 of 40
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Sources
- tools.suckless.org/dmenu/· checked 28 Sept 2026