Ueli

Ueli is a free application launcher for Windows, Linux and macOS. The program helps to search and launch applications, files, and perform various actions using keyboard shortcuts.

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• Application search. Ueli indexes all installed applications on the system and allows you to find them by typing part of the name. Results appear in real time as you type.
• File search. The program can search for files on the system using built‑in search engines. It supports filtering by file type and location.
• Command execution. Ueli allows you to run operating system commands directly from the interface, without needing to open a terminal.
• Built‑in calculator. Includes a functional calculator that processes mathematical expressions directly in the search field.
• Quick access to system settings. Provides easy access to common system settings such as network, display or power without navigating through menus.
• Plugins and extensions. Supports the installation of plugins to add additional features such as music control or task management.
• Theme customisation. Offers options to change the visual appearance, including colours, transparency and window size.
• Configurable keyboard shortcuts. Allows you to define custom key combinations to open the launcher or execute specific actions.
• Search history. Keeps a log of recent searches to quickly access frequently used applications or files.
• Web integration. Can perform online searches directly from the interface, connecting to popular search engines.
• Portable mode. Does not require installation; can be run from a USB drive or local folder without leaving traces on the system.
• Multi‑language support. The interface is available in several languages, including Spanish, English, German and others.

Ueli was developed by Oliver Schwendener. The project started in 2016 as a personal tool and was published as free software in 2017. It is written in JavaScript using the Electron framework, which allows it to run on Windows and macOS. The latest stable version was released in 2021.

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Price: Free   Size: 4.83 MB   Version: 1.0.6   OS: Windows