You already know what you want to do. Wox helps you get there: open an app, find a file, run an action — then get out of the way.
Wox is an open-source launcher for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It keeps local search, keyboard-first actions, and an extensible plugin system in one focused input.
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| Platform | Method | Command or instructions |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Homebrew | brew install --cask wox |
| Windows | Winget | winget install -e --id Wox.Wox |
| Windows | Scoop | scoop install extras/wox |
| macOS / Linux / Windows | Manual | Download the latest stable package from Releases and run it directly |
- Search and launch applications, files, folders, commands, bookmarks, clipboard history, and emoji
- Calculate, convert units, and search the web from the same input
- Use AI chat with MCP integration and multiple provider backends when it helps
- Switch themes or build your own, with online plugin and theme stores
- Run directly from a lightweight package with no mandatory installation flow
Contributions are welcome through issues, discussions, and pull requests.
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