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README.md
Wox
Wox is an open-source cross-platform launcher for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It is designed for fast local search, extensibility through plugins, and a lightweight distribution model that can run from a single executable.
It is a practical alternative to Alfred and Raycast.
Highlights
- Search and launch applications, files, folders, and commands
- AI chat with MCP integration and multiple provider backends
- Extensible plugin system with Python and JavaScript SDKs
- Theme support with online plugin and theme stores
- Cross-platform packaging with no mandatory installation flow
Install
| Platform | Method | Command or instructions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| macOS / Linux / Windows | Manual | Download the latest package from Releases and run it directly |
| macOS | Homebrew | brew tap wox-launcher/wox && brew install wox |
| Arch Linux | AUR | yay -S wox-bin |
Default Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
| --- | --- |
| Open or hide Wox | <kbd>Alt</kbd>/<kbd>Command</kbd> + <kbd>Space</kbd> |
| Show item actions | <kbd>Alt</kbd>/<kbd>Command</kbd> + <kbd>J</kbd> |
| Close or go back | <kbd>Esc</kbd> |
Documentation
- Project documentation
- Plugin store
- Theme store
Contributing
Contributions are welcome through issues, discussions, and pull requests.
- Discussions
- Issues
- Pull requests
Sponsors
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