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Tech riderRev. 9 Oct 2026

SlickRun

Ch 315.8of 40 App Launcher Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformswindows
  4. 4File searchYes
  5. 5Command launchingYes
  6. 6Workflow supportYes
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Overview

SlickRun is ranked #31 of 40 in app launcher software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

SlickRun plans and pricing

All plans
SlickRun Free Free floating command line utility for Windows bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on app launcher software

Free plan
Yesbayden.com
Supported platforms
windowsbayden.com
File search
Yesbayden.com
Command launching
Yesbayden.com
Workflow support
Yesbayden.com

Facts

What it does
SlickRun is a free floating command line utility for Windows that gives quick access to programs and websites.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
MagicWords
Users can create command aliases called MagicWords, such as using MAIL to launch a mail program.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Web links
Typing a web URL into SlickRun launches a browser and navigates to that address.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Other tasks
SlickRun can run multiple programs in a few keystrokes, jot a note, and look up a definition.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Autocomplete
The maker says autocomplete means users will rarely type more than two or three characters.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Not a hotkey launcher
The maker says SlickRun is designed around typing memorable words rather than using arbitrary keyboard shortcuts.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Windows support
The download page lists Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, Windows 7, 8.x, 10, and 11, in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Installer and signature
The maker says the installer is about 1.2 MB and digitally signed by Eric Lawrence.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Jot notes
JOT collects dropped text from almost any program, saves its content automatically, and supports incremental text search.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Built-in commands
Built-in commands include ADD, CORNER, HELP, HIDE, JOT, QUIT, SAVEPOS, and SETUP.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Portable use
The advanced help says SlickRun can run from a flash drive and can use a local file to store its data alongside the program.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Sharing shortcuts
Users can import and export MagicWord packs, but a shared shortcut may not work if its target program is missing or installed elsewhere.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026
Help and community
The maker provides online help and a community where users can discuss SlickRun and share MagicWord packs.bayden.com · 9 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1998bayden.com · 28 Sept 2026

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