pext ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Python-based extendable tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.35@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: launcher productivity python automation modular
Install: brew install --cask pext
About:
Pext is a modular, Python-based application launcher and productivity tool that allows users to create custom menus and workflows. It provides a unified interface for accessing scripts, web services, and local applications through a simple, extensible module system. Its main value proposition is enabling rapid development of tailored user interfaces for complex tasks without writing GUI code.
Key Features:
  • Modular architecture with user-created modules
  • Unified search interface across all modules
  • Built on Python for easy extensibility
  • Supports both native and web-based modules
  • Cross-platform availability
Use Cases:
  • Creating a unified launcher for all work tools and scripts
  • Building a custom interface for APIs and web services
  • Rapid prototyping of internal tools and dashboards
Alternatives:
  • Alfred – Mac-only, paid, with a focus on powerpack workflows
  • Ulauncher – Linux-focused, Python-based, simpler application launcher
  • Raycast – Modern macOS alternative with extensive extension store
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 5, 2025 10:35pm 0.35 0 VERSION_BUMP c9367aca
Dec 10, 2022 8:33am 0.35 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c526b09
Nov 30, 2022 10:41pm 0.34 0 VERSION_BUMP 30041771
Nov 29, 2022 8:06am 0.32 0 VERSION_BUMP 43bc4949
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About