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.
- 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
| 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 |
| Arch Linux | AUR | yay -S wox-bin |
| macOS / Linux / Windows | Manual | Download the latest package from Releases and run it directly |
install xcode on AppStore - for flutter
brew install just nodejs flutter cocoapods pnpm lefthook
just dev
cd Wox
go build -ldflags="-X wox/util.ProEnv=true" .
./wox
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open or hide Wox | Alt/Command + Space |
| Show item actions | Alt/Command + J |
| Close or go back | Esc |
Contributions are welcome through issues, discussions, and pull requests.
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