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Ueli

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Spec score 8.3 #11 of 40 in App Launchers

What it is

Ueli is a cross-platform keystroke launcher for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Press Alt+Space to show or hide it, type to search, and press Enter to open a result. For more options on a selected result, use Cmd+K on macOS or Ctrl+K on Windows and Linux. Frequently used items can be added to Favorites so they appear first in search results. Extensions include application and file search, browser bookmarks, a calculator, currency conversion, DeepL Translator, terminal launching, Visual Studio Code, and web search. Users can enable or disable extensions and configure enabled ones in their own settings sections. Ueli is free, with no paid plans or usage limits stated. Windows users can install it from the Microsoft Store or through winget using that store source; Linux and macOS downloads are also available. The maker says Ueli does not collect, store, or share personal, usage, device, or location data, and does not share information with third-party services. Installation and hotkey caveats vary by platform: downloads may be blocked on Windows or macOS, and global hotkeys may fail in Wayland sessions.

Spec sheet

Product
Ueli describes itself as a cross-platform keystroke launcher.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platforms
The installation instructions provide versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
For troubleshooting, the README directs users to Settings and Debug, where logs may help identify problems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Actions
Users can open additional actions for a selected search result with Cmd+K on macOS or Ctrl+K on Windows and Linux.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Configurable extensions
Users can enable or disable extensions and configure each enabled extension in its own settings section.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Extension settings
The README says enabled extensions add a navigation item where users can configure that extension.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Extensions
Listed extensions include application search, browser bookmarks, calculator, currency conversion, DeepL Translator, file search, terminal launcher, Visual Studio Code, and web search.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Favorites
Users can add frequently used items to Favorites, which places them first in the search results.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
How to use
Users can open or hide Ueli with the Alt+Space hotkey, search, and launch a selected result with Enter.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Linux availability
The maker provides Linux downloads.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Linux limitation
Global hotkeys may not work in Wayland sessions; the README suggests configuring a system shortcut as a workaround.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
macOS availability
The maker provides macOS downloads, which are unsigned and not notarized, so macOS may block them until the user allows opening the app in Privacy & Security settings.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
macOS signing
The README says the macOS binaries are neither signed nor notarized and macOS may block them from opening.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy statement
The privacy statement says Ueli does not collect, store, or share personal data, usage data, device information, or location data.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Search
The launcher lets users type to find items and use a hotkey to show or hide the app.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Third-party data sharing
The privacy statement says Ueli does not share information with third-party services.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows availability
Ueli is available from the Microsoft Store and can also be installed with winget using the Microsoft Store source.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows signing
The README says manually downloaded Windows binaries are not signed and Windows may prevent installation or opening.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free No paid plans or usage limits stated Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free, with no paid plans or usage limits stated.
  • Favorites put frequently used items first in results.
  • Extensions include file search and terminal launching.
  • Privacy statement says it does not collect personal or usage data.

Limits

  • Unsigned Windows binaries may be blocked from opening.
  • macOS downloads are unsigned and not notarized.
  • Global hotkeys may not work in Wayland sessions.

Who it suits

Ueli suits people who want a keyboard-driven way to find and launch apps, files, and other items across Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its Favorites and configurable extensions may help users tailor search to frequently used tools and sources.

Verdict

Ueli brings search, launching, and configurable extensions together behind a keyboard-driven interface. Check its platform-specific signing and hotkey caveats before installing.

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