zazu ☆

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Description:
Extensible and open-source launcher for hackers, creators and dabblers

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.6.0@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: launcher productivity open-source keyboard automation workflow

Install: brew install --cask zazu

About:
Zazu is an open-source, extensible application launcher designed for developers and power users. It allows quick access to applications, files, and web searches via a keyboard-driven interface. Its core value is a plugin-based architecture that enables deep customization and integration with developer workflows.

Key Features:

Keyboard-driven launcher for apps and files
Plugin-based architecture for extensibility
Cross-platform compatibility
Open-source and community-driven
Supports custom themes and workflows

Use Cases:

Quickly launching applications and opening files without using a mouse
Creating custom workflows and automations through plugins for development tasks

Alternatives:

Alfred – Proprietary, macOS-only alternative with a larger ecosystem but not open-source
Raycast – Modern, extensible launcher for macOS with a strong focus on developer plugins and team features

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm	0.6.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	eff8b940