Wox

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Wox is ranked #12 of 40 in app launcher software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on app launcher software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: cross-platform
File search: Yes
Command launching: Yes
Workflow support: Yes
Plugin support: Yes
Cloud sync: Yes

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The record

Product: Wox is a keyboard-first desktop launcher for opening apps, finding files, capturing notes, taking screenshots, running timers, searching the web, reusing clipboard history, using AI, and adding plugins.
Open source: Wox is released under the GPL-3.0 License.
Platforms: The site lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as supported platforms.
Built-in tools: Built-in plugins include app and file search, clipboard, calculator, converter, web search, notes, screenshots, timers, dictation, window layouts, and shell commands.
Actions: Results can offer actions such as copying, revealing a file, pasting, saving to Notes, or opening an item in another tool.
Extensions: Users can install community plugins, and the project describes plugin support for Node.js, Python, or scripts.
AI: Wox includes AI chat and reusable AI commands, and its guide says users can configure AI providers.
Data location: Wox stores user data under ~/.wox on macOS and Linux and %USERPROFILE%\.wox on Windows.
File search limit: File Search returns paths inside configured roots that are readable by Wox.
Linux hotkeys: On Wayland, double-modifier and CapsLock-combo hotkeys require access to keyboard events through the Linux evdev interface; CapsLock state restoration uses uinput.
Support: Users can export diagnostics, review crash reports, clear logs, or open a GitHub issue through the Feedback plugin.
Integrations: The v2.4.3 release notes list plugins for Linkding, GitHub, and Notion.
Audience: Wox is presented as a desktop productivity launcher for people who want keyboard-driven access to apps, files, actions, and customizable workflows.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best App Launcher Software in 2026#12 of 40
Best Start Menu Customization Software in 2026#15 of 39

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Sources

woxlauncher.com/guide/introduction.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
woxlauncher.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox· checked 30 Sept 2026
woxlauncher.com/guide/ai/settings.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
woxlauncher.com/guide/faq.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/releases· checked 30 Sept 2026