Wox

Wox is an application launcher for Windows that boosts productivity by letting you access programs, files, and searches through keyboard shortcuts. Its minimalist, customizable design speeds up everyday tasks.

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• Quick application search. Wox indexes all applications installed on the system and shows them as you type their name. There is no need to browse menus or go to the desktop to launch them.
• File and folder search. Integrated with Everything, Wox finds documents, images, and other files in seconds. Supports filters by extension and location.
• Built-in calculator. Performs mathematical operations directly in the search bar. Supports basic and advanced formulas without the need for external applications.
• Unit converter. Converts between different units of measurement, such as length, weight, temperature, and currency. Results are displayed in real time.
• Plugin access. Wox lets you install extensions to expand its functionality. Plugins are available for note management, process control, and integration with web services.
• Theme customization. Changes the visual appearance of the launcher through predefined themes or your own designs. Adjusts colors, fonts, and opacity.
• Configurable keyboard shortcuts. Define key combinations to open Wox or run specific actions. Works alongside system shortcuts.
• Search history. Keeps a record of recent queries for quick access to frequent results. It can be cleared manually.
• Custom commands. Create aliases to run complex actions with keywords. Useful for automating repetitive tasks.
• Web integration. Runs searches on Google, Wikipedia, and other search engines directly from Wox. Supports queries in multiple languages.
• Portability. Wox works without installation, so it can be used from external drives. Settings are stored in local files.
• Administrator mode. Runs applications with elevated privileges without needing to open the context menu. Ideal for system tools.

Wox was originally developed in 2013 by Qiming Bao as an open-source project. It is written in C# and relies on the .NET Framework. A community of contributors has maintained regular updates, adding plugins and optimizing performance. Its modular design makes it easy to add new features without affecting the core of the software.

Alternatives to Wox:

For Wox there is 1 alternative program. Free: 1, paid: 0.

Beetroot

Beetroot is a clipboard manager for Windows featuring unlimited history, fuzzy search, native OCR text extraction, and AI-powered text transformations.

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