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Wox

Ch 106.7of 40 App Launcher Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported platformscross-platform
  4. 4File searchYes
  5. 5Command launchingYes
  6. 6Workflow supportYes
  7. 7Plugin supportYes
  8. 8Cloud syncYes
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Overview

Wox is ranked #10 of 40 in app launcher software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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Supported platforms
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File search
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Command launching
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Workflow support
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Plugin support
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Cloud sync
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Facts

Product
Wox is a keyboard-first desktop launcher for opening apps, finding files, capturing notes, taking screenshots, running timers, searching the web, reusing clipboard history, using AI, and adding plugins.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Open source
Wox is released under the GPL-3.0 License.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Platforms
The site lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as supported platforms.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Built-in tools
Built-in plugins include app and file search, clipboard, calculator, converter, web search, notes, screenshots, timers, dictation, window layouts, and shell commands.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Actions
Results can offer actions such as copying, revealing a file, pasting, saving to Notes, or opening an item in another tool.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Extensions
Users can install community plugins, and the project describes plugin support for Node.js, Python, or scripts.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
AI
Wox includes AI chat and reusable AI commands, and its guide says users can configure AI providers.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Data location
Wox stores user data under ~/.wox on macOS and Linux and %USERPROFILE%\.wox on Windows.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
File search limit
File Search returns paths inside configured roots that are readable by Wox.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Linux hotkeys
On Wayland, double-modifier and CapsLock-combo hotkeys require access to keyboard events through the Linux evdev interface; CapsLock state restoration uses uinput.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
Users can export diagnostics, review crash reports, clear logs, or open a GitHub issue through the Feedback plugin.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The v2.4.3 release notes list plugins for Linkding, GitHub, and Notion.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Audience
Wox is presented as a desktop productivity launcher for people who want keyboard-driven access to apps, files, actions, and customizable workflows.woxlauncher.com · 30 Sept 2026

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