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WinLaunch

winlaunch.orgOther dev tools

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it has been in the index since 9 Aug 2026. How this is checked

WinLaunch is a free, open-source Windows application that provides a macOS-style Launchpad for launching apps, files, directories, and links. Users can pin items and customize the interface with themes.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebWindowsSelf-hosted
WinLaunch preview
Visit winlaunch.org

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Finding and launching Windows apps, files, directories, and links from a single customizable interface.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Windows users who want a customizable app launcher

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, windows, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: winlaunch.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

WinLaunch is an Other dev tools project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on finding and launching Windows apps, files, directories, and links from a single customizable interface. Inferred · not functionally tested: WinLaunch is an open-source project aimed at windows users who want a customizable app launcher. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by WinLaunch Community. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are app launcher, file launching, and link launching.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • App launcher
  • File launching
  • Link launching
  • Pinned items
  • Custom themes
  • Theme customization

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
windows-launcherapp-launchpadcustom-themesopen-source-desktop

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Hosting
Cloudflare
Connectors
githubdiscord
Runs on
BrowserWindowsSelf-hosted
Detected from
Cloudflare
cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

2

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 19:14 UTC
    Winlaunch seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open
  2. Indexed9 Aug · 18:19 UTC
    Winlaunch seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about WinLaunch

What is WinLaunch?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WinLaunch focuses on finding and launching Windows apps, files, directories, and links from a single customizable interface. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who is WinLaunch for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WinLaunch is an open-source project built for windows users who want a customizable app launcher.
Does WinLaunch have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — WinLaunch is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does WinLaunch run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: WinLaunch runs on the web and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
Is WinLaunch still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
What are alternatives to WinLaunch?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Launchy Launchpad, Launchie App Launcher, and LaunchMe.Launchy LaunchpadLaunchie App LauncherLaunchMe
Who makes WinLaunch?
WinLaunch is developed by WinLaunch Community.
Is WinLaunch open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — WinLaunch is open source under the Open Source license.

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