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A Rust library for building program launchers for Windows.
3 starsRust
Library to make your own Windows program launcher (like dmenu)
by gabriela_c·May 6, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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Rust library for Windows launchers that handles Store apps and icon extraction.
Strengths
- •Handles complex Windows Store Store `WindowsApps` paths that standard APIs often miss.
- •Includes a fully functional Spotlight-style example with global hotkeys and caching.
- •Extracts shell icons and version metadata automatically for immediate UI use.
Weaknesses
- •Windows-only scope limits the potential user base significantly.
- •Custom launcher space is crowded by PowerToys Run, Listary, and Flow Launcher.
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Target Audience
Rust developers building Windows utilities or custom shells
Similar To
PowerToys Run · Listary · Flow Launcher
Post Description
Rust library. Includes an example launcher.
Fully documented, available on crates.io and docs.rs. Ready for your agent to build your own program launcher.
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