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Kunkun

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Spec score 7.2 #30 of 40 in App Launcher Software

What it is

Kunkun is a free, open-source app launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports command launching and extensions, and its maker describes it as an alternative to Alfred and Raycast. Users can build lightweight extensions in JavaScript, including interfaces made with React, Vue, or Svelte. The community extension store includes tools such as Google Search, VSCode project opening, SQLite browsing, JSON formatting and inspection, and YouTube downloading. Extensions can also be installed from GitHub, npm, or tarball files. Before installing an extension, users can view its declared permissions; Kunkun says it blocks and logs unauthorized API access. The maker says submissions are personally reviewed before being added to the repository. The application and community extension code can be examined on GitHub. The project describes itself as early-stage and a work in progress. Downloads are listed for all three desktop platforms, including macOS AArch64, x64, and Universal builds. Extension-building questions are directed to Discord.

Spec sheet

Product
Kunkun is an open-source, cross-platform app launcher described as an alternative to Alfred and Raycast.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Integrations
The store lists extensions for services and tools including Letterboxd, Imgur, Zed, VSCode, Google Search, and Hacker News.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kunkun.sh
Security
The maker says access to unauthorized APIs is blocked and logged by Kunkun.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Support
The documentation directs users to Discord for help with building extensions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Maker
The official site credits the project to Huakun.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kunkun.sh
Downloads
The official site lists downloads for macOS, Windows, and Linux, including macOS AArch64, x64, and Universal builds.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kunkun.sh
Early stage
The GitHub repository describes the project as being in its early stages and a work in progress.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Extension portability
The maker says extensions are designed to be written once and run across platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Extension review
The maker says they personally review extension submissions before adding them to the store.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Extension store
Kunkun has an extension store for discovering and downloading community tools.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Extensions
Users can create custom extensions using JavaScript, with support for interfaces built with React, Vue, or Svelte.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Install sources
Extensions can be installed from the store or directly from GitHub, npm, or a tarball.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Open code
The documentation says users can examine the application and extension code, and community extensions are available on GitHub.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Open source
The documentation says the application and community extension code are available for examination on GitHub.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Permissions
Extensions must declare the permissions they require, which are shown before installation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Project status
The GitHub repository describes the project as being in its early stages and invites users to report feedback or bugs through issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security permissions
Extensions declare required permissions, which users can see before installation; unauthorized API access is blocked and logged by Kunkun.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh
Store examples
The extension store lists tools including Google Search, VSCode project opening, SQLite Browser, JSON Formatter/Inspector, and YouTube Downloader.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kunkun.sh
Supported desktop platforms
Kunkun supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, and says extensions are designed to be write-once and run-anywhere.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.kunkun.sh

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Extensions can use React, Vue, or Svelte interfaces
  • Permissions are shown before installation
  • Extensions can be installed from several sources

Limits

  • The project is described as early-stage and a work in progress
  • Extension-building questions are directed to Discord

Who it suits

Kunkun suits desktop users who want a command launcher they can extend with JavaScript or community add-ons. Its permission disclosures and available source code may also appeal to users who want to inspect extensions before installing them.

Verdict

Kunkun pairs a cross-platform launcher with a community extension store and options for installing or building add-ons. The project is still early-stage, so users should keep its work-in-progress status in mind.

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