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Ueli
What it is
Ueli is a free keystroke launcher for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Type to search for items, use a hotkey to show or hide the app, and press Enter to open a selected result. Frequently used items can go into Favorites, which moves them to the top of search results. Additional actions for a selected result are available with Cmd+K on macOS or Ctrl+K on Windows and Linux. Listed extensions cover application search, browser bookmarks, a calculator, currency conversion, DeepL Translator, file search, a terminal launcher, Visual Studio Code, and web search. Enabled extensions have their own settings section, where users can configure or disable them. Ueli can be downloaded for Linux and macOS; Windows users can install it from the Microsoft Store or use winget with that store as the source. The privacy statement says Ueli does not collect, store, or share personal, usage, device, or location data, and does not share information with third-party services. Some platform caveats apply: unsigned downloads may be blocked on Windows and macOS, and global hotkeys may not work in Wayland sessions.
For and against
For
- Free on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Favorites appear first in search results
- Extensions include file search and a terminal launcher
- Selected results can expose additional actions
- Privacy statement says it does not collect personal data
Against
- macOS downloads are unsigned and not notarized
- Manually downloaded Windows binaries are unsigned
- Global hotkeys may fail in Wayland sessions
The verdict
Ueli offers a keyboard-centered way to search and launch items, with configurable extensions and Favorites. Check the installation and hotkey caveats for your platform before choosing it.
Who it suits
Ueli suits people who want to find and launch items from a keyboard on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its listed extensions also suit users seeking quick access to tools such as file search, a calculator, or web search.
Plans and prices
Free
No paid plans or usage limits stated
Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Actions
- Users can open additional actions for a selected search result with Cmd+K on macOS or Ctrl+K on Windows and Linux.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Configurable extensions
- Users can enable or disable extensions and configure each enabled extension in its own settings section.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Listed extensions include application search, browser bookmarks, calculator, currency conversion, DeepL Translator, file search, terminal launcher, Visual Studio Code, and web search.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Extension settings
- The README says enabled extensions add a navigation item where users can configure that extension.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Favorites
- Users can add frequently used items to Favorites, which places them first in the search results.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- How to use
- Users can open or hide Ueli with the Alt+Space hotkey, search, and launch a selected result with Enter.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Linux availability
- The maker provides Linux downloads.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Linux limitation
- Global hotkeys may not work in Wayland sessions; the README suggests configuring a system shortcut as a workaround.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- macOS availability
- The maker provides macOS downloads, which are unsigned and not notarized, so macOS may block them until the user allows opening the app in Privacy & Security settings.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- macOS signing
- The README says the macOS binaries are neither signed nor notarized and macOS may block them from opening.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy statement
- The privacy statement says Ueli does not collect, store, or share personal data, usage data, device information, or location data.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- Ueli describes itself as a cross-platform keystroke launcher.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Search
- The launcher lets users type to find items and use a hotkey to show or hide the app.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- For troubleshooting, the README directs users to Settings and Debug, where logs may help identify problems.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Third-party data sharing
- The privacy statement says Ueli does not share information with third-party services.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Windows availability
- Ueli is available from the Microsoft Store and can also be installed with winget using the Microsoft Store source.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Windows signing
- The README says manually downloaded Windows binaries are not signed and Windows may prevent installation or opening.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
