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Kunkun

Ch 126.6of 40 App Launcher Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported platformscross-platform
  4. 4Command launchingYes
  5. 5Plugin supportYes
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Overview

Kunkun is ranked #12 of 40 in app launcher software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on app launcher software

Supported platforms
cross-platformkunkun.sh
Command launching
Yeskunkun.sh
Plugin support
Yeskunkun.sh

Facts

Product
Kunkun is an open source, extensible, cross-platform app launcher described as an alternative to Alfred and Raycast.docs.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Extensions
Users can create lightweight extensions in JavaScript, including interfaces built with React, Vue, or Svelte.docs.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Extension store
Kunkun has a community extension store, and users can also install extensions from GitHub, npm, or tarball files.docs.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Extension review
The maker says they personally review extension submissions before adding them to the repository.docs.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Security permissions
Extensions declare required permissions, which users can see before installation; unauthorized API access is blocked and logged by Kunkun.docs.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Open source
The documentation says the application and community extension code are available for examination on GitHub.docs.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Supported desktop platforms
Kunkun supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, and says extensions are designed to be write-once and run-anywhere.docs.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
The official site lists downloads for macOS, Windows, and Linux, including macOS AArch64, x64, and Universal builds.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Store examples
The extension store lists tools including Google Search, VSCode project opening, SQLite Browser, JSON Formatter/Inspector, and YouTube Downloader.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Early stage
The GitHub repository describes the project as being in its early stages and a work in progress.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The getting started guide directs users with questions about building extensions to Discord.docs.kunkun.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Maker
The official site credits the product as made by Huakun, and the maker's website identifies him as Huakun Shen.huakunshen.com · 4 Oct 2026

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