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View 2813 business solutionsBrowse free open source Launchers and projects for Windows below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source Launchers by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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Dual Monitor Tools
Tools for Windows users with dual or multiple monitors.
Tools for Windows users with dual or multiple monitors. Has hotkeys for moving windows around, restrict mouse/cursor movement between screens, application launcher, wallpaper creator and changer and a screen capture tool. -
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CreamInstaller
Automatically finds all installed Steam, Epic and Ubisoft games
Automatically finds all installed Steam, Epic, and Ubisoft games with their respective DLC-related DLL locations on the user's computer, parses SteamCMD, Steam Store, and Epic Games Store for user-selected games' DLCs, then provides a very simple graphical interface utilizing the gathered information for the maintenance of DLC unlockers. -
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Bloxstrap
An alternative bootstrapper for Roblox with a bunch of extra features
Bloxstrap is a third-party replacement for the standard Roblox bootstrapper, providing additional useful features and improvements. Bloxstrap is a community-made utility for Roblox that allows players to customize and enhance their gameplay experience. It functions similarly to Roblox’s official launcher but provides additional features and settings that are not available through the default launcher. Bloxstrap offers options like the ability to skip the Roblox loading screen, customize graphics settings more extensively, and even maintain previous versions of the client. It’s particularly popular among users who want more control over their Roblox experience or who need to troubleshoot specific game performance issues. The tool is easy to install and integrates seamlessly with Roblox for a smoother and more personalized user experience. -
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Prism Launcher
Custom launcher for Minecraft to easily manage installations
An Open Source Minecraft launcher with the ability to manage multiple instances, accounts, and mods. Focused on user freedom and free redistributability. Install and launch modpacks easily, while keeping them clean. No longer do you need to manually install them, and easily update mod packs, Prism Launcher can do these tasks for you, without installing tons of separate launchers. Prism Launcher is able to download & update individual mods from outside of modpacks using Modrinth and CurseForge. Each Minecraft instance has its own folder, with separate mods, resource packs and other things. You don't need an embedded web browser as a game launcher. Prism Launcher uses the Qt toolkit, which requires little system resources. Prism Launcher also lets you customize the menu and supports custom themes. -
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MultiMC
Launcher for Minecraft that allows you to easily manage installations
MultiMC is an alternative launcher for Minecraft. It allows you to have multiple, cleanly separated instances of Minecraft (each with their own mods, resource packs, saves, etc) and helps you manage them and their associated options with a simple and powerful interface. -
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Rekado
Payload launcher and serial number checker for Nintendo Switch
Payload launcher is written in Kotlin for Nintendo Switch. The application doesn't require Root on your device. -
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Heimdall
An Application dashboard and launcher
As the name suggests Heimdall Application Dashboard is a dashboard for all your web applications. It doesn't need to be limited to applications though, you can add links to anything you like. Heimdall is an elegant solution to organize all your web applications. It’s dedicated to this purpose so you won’t lose your links in a sea of bookmarks. Why not use it as your browser start page? It even has the ability to include a search bar using either Google, Bing or DuckDuckGo. You can use the app to link to any site or application, but Foundation apps will auto-fill in the icon for the app and supply a default color for the tile. In addition, Enhanced apps allow you to provide details to an apps API, allowing you to view live stats directly on the dashboard. For example, the NZBGet and Sabnzbd Enhanced apps will display the queue size and download speed while something is downloading. -
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mulder
MuldeR's OpenSource Projects
OpenSource development since 2004. Featured projects: * LameXP - audio encoder front-end * MPlayer for Windows - custom MPlayer installer for Win32 * Simple x264 Launcher - simple GUI front-end for x264 * Many more... -
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SyncTrayzor
Windows tray utility / filesystem watcher / launcher for Syncthing
SyncTrayzor is a little tray utility for Syncthing on Windows. It has a built-in web browser and several other great features. It works by hosting and wrapping Syncthing, making it behave more like a native Windows application and less like a command-line utility with a web browser interface. -
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Steam Tinker Launch
Linux wrapper tool for use with the Steam client for custom launch
Steam Tinker Launch is a versatile Linux wrapper tool for use with the Steam client which allows for easy graphical configuration of game tools, such as GameScope, MangoHud, modding tools, and a bunch more. It supports both games using Proton and native Linux games and works on both X11 and Wayland. An incredible wrapper with a menu that lets you easily toggle and modify various settings for games on Linux. Anything from proton versions to startup and exit scripts, proton/dxvk/etc. settings, FSR, reshade, and even options for various tools like game mode, replay-sorcery, game scope, etc. Tons more too. I just set my default proton version to "steam tinker launcher" and then every game launches with a 2-second menu that allows you to easily change any of the settings. If you don't press any buttons it just goes with the defaults and launches the game. -
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Flashpoint Launcher
Launcher for Flashpoint Archive
The launcher for Flashpoint Archive (the non-profit web preservation project). The Flashpoint Launcher (FPL) is a desktop application made for browsing, storing, and launching other applications (games, animations, web apps etc.). It is specifically made for Flashpoint Archive, a non-profit with the goal of furthering archival and accessibility efforts for games, animations and other digital interactive experiences on the web. -
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PolyMC
Custom launcher to manage multiple installations of Minecraft at once
An Open Source Minecraft launcher with the ability to manage multiple instances, accounts, and mods. Focused on user freedom and free redistributability. Install and launch modpacks easily, while keeping them clean. No longer do you need to manually install them, and an updating feature is coming soon. PolyMC can do that for you, without installing tons of separate launchers. Are you sick of finding and adding that one mod you need? PolyMC is able to download & update individual mods from outside of mod packs using Modrinth and CurseForge. -
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Heroic Games Launcher
A Native GOG and Epic Games Launcher for Linux, Windows and Mac
Heroic is an Open Source GOG and Epic games launcher for Linux, Windows and macOS. Also available on the SteamDeck! Check game details like description, publisher, download and install size, time played and more. On Linux and on MacOS you can select to install the Windows version of a native game. This might be handy in case the native version is not supported anymore. On Linux you can choose that for GOG games only. Go to the Epic or GOG store without even leaving Heroic. Get free games or buy new ones directly from Heroic's interface! Add games to favorites or simply hide the games you already played or will never play at all! If you don't like the default colors, you have the ability to change them. It also includes the famous Dracula theme. On Linux, download the latest version of Wine-GE, Wine-Lutris or even Proton-GE using the Wine Manager. These selection of Wine version are focused on improving the gaming experience and compatibility. -
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JasperStarter
Running JasperReports from command line
JasperStarter is a command line launcher and batch compiler for JasperReports. -
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Neo-Launcher
Neo-Launcher
Neo Launcher is a free and open-source launcher designed for Android devices. It offers a highly customizable and user-friendly interface, allowing users to personalize their home screens and app drawers extensively. Key features include rich theme support, customizable app icons, various icon shapes, and the ability to create folders or categories within the app drawer. The launcher also supports gestures, a unique custom widget, and custom search engines, providing users with enhanced functionality and ease of use. -
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Flow Launcher
Quick file search & app launcher for Windows
A quick file search and app launcher for Windows with community-made plugins. Dedicated to making your workflow more seamless. Search everything from applications, files, bookmarks, YouTube, Twitter, and more. Flow will continue to evolve, designed to be open and built with the community at heart. -
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Keypirinha
A fast keystroke launcher for Windows
Keypirinha is a fast launcher for keyboard ninjas on Windows. -
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Wox
A cross-platform launcher that simply works
Wox is a cross-platform launcher that simply works. It's an alternative to Alfred and Launchy. -
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ludo
A libretro frontend written in golang
Ludo is a user-friendly, lightweight frontend for the libretro ecosystem, designed to make retro game emulation simple and accessible. Unlike more complex frontends like RetroArch, Ludo emphasizes minimalism and ease of use, offering a plug-and-play experience with clean navigation and fast loading times. It supports multiple libretro cores, handles gamepad input automatically, and works across platforms with a native UI. Ludo is ideal for users who want to enjoy retro games with minimal setup and maximum compatibility. -
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ueli
Keystroke launcher for Windows and macOS
Keystroke launcher for Windows and macOS. This plugin is searching for applications on your computer. You can specify the folders where your applications are installed and which file extension should be used to recognize an application. Enables you to quickly convert colors into different formats. Enables you to quickly execute commandline commands. Enables you to quickly look up the definition and synonyms of words. Enables you to quickly start writing an email by typing in an email address. Enables you to use Everything Search to find files and folders on your local file system. Enables you to use the native macOS search to find files and folders on your local file system. Enables you to browse through your local file system. To start you have to enter a valid absolute filepath. Operating system commands are simple commands to control your operating system e.g. to shutdown or restart your computer. -
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XIVLauncher
Custom launcher for FFXIV
XIVLauncher (abbreviated as XL) is a faster launcher for our favorite critically acclaimed MMO, with various available add-ons and enhancements to the game. XIVLauncher now has a native Linux version that works on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux - no more messing around with scripts and command lines, just a few easy steps to install the game and add it to Steam, with a wine version especially tuned to XIV. -
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wsldl
Advanced WSL launcher / installer. (Win10 FCU x64/arm64 or later.)
Advanced WSL launcher/installer. (Win10 FCU x64/arm64 or later.) Requires Windows 10 1709 Fall Creators Update or later(x64/arm64). Windows Subsystem for Linux feature is enabled. -
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Ulauncher
Feature rich application Launcher for Linux
Type in an application name without worrying about spelling. Ulauncher will figure out what you meant. It also remembers your previous choices and automatically selects the best option for you. Ulauncher provides 4 themes built in. But if you need something different you can always create a custom color theme. Improve your workflow with customizable shortcuts and extensions. Create a shortcut for web search or your scripts or install a 3rd party extension. -
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This an application launcher for removable drives (although it can also be used as a normal application). Rather than organizing the apps as a list like the Windows Start menu, they are organized in a tool bar a bit similar to the Mac OSX dock bar.
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MaxLauncher
A simple tabbed application launcher.
MaxLauncher is an open source tabbed launcher. Its primary goal is to reduce the amount of time to run a program/file. It is capable of creating multiple configuration files, each of which can have a maximum of 10 tabs. Each tab and button are assigned keys corresponding to a standard keyboard. A user can click on the buttons/tabs or simply press the corresponding key to run the program or file.
