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CyberLauncher is a full-screen application launcher that turns finding and opening things on Windows into a fast, keyboard-driven workflow. Search applications and files, organize favorites and categories, summon the launcher with a global hotkey or hot corners, and automate recurring launches with the scheduler. Integrated system monitoring, command tools, extensive appearance controls, and a sleek glass interface make it both a practical Start Menu alternative and a customizable desktop command center. Built with Electron + React + TypeScript.
Free and open source (GPLv3): no ads, no tracking, and no data collection. Just enjoy it.
CyberLauncher streamlines app launching from the ground up: type to search, hotkey to summon, click to launch. No more digging through nested folders or scrolling through cluttered menus.
| Need | Solution |
|---|---|
| Rapid app launching | Full-screen, keyboard-driven launcher with instant fuzzy search |
| Find anything on your PC | Hybrid indexing engine: Everything-grade file search across all drives |
| Stay organized | Color-coded categories, favorites bar, drag-to-reorder, taskbar pins |
| Launch from anywhere | Global hotkey, hot corners, per-app custom shortcuts |
| Track your workflow | Execution history, scheduled launches, console command runner |
| Make it yours | Background images, gradients, glass effects, opacity, UI scale |
- Instant Launch: Open any app, folder, file/document, shortcut (.lnk), or URL with a single click or Enter
- Fuzzy Search: Start typing to instantly filter your app library (no exact match needed)
- Command Palette: Press
Ctrl+Kfor instant launcher command execution and quick navigation - System-Wide File Search: Hybrid indexing engine finds files, folders, and apps across all drives
- UWP / Windows Store Support: Natively scan, import, and launch UWP & MSIX apps via AUMID
- Cyber Terminal: Type
>in search to open a persistent, interactive PowerShell or CMD session in the panel. Type at the shell prompt, use native history and interactive programs, and switch shells from the toolbar.
- Custom Categories: Organize apps into color-coded categories with inline editing
- Collapsible Sidebar: Collapse category sidebar to a compact 52px icon rail with
Ctrl+Bor hover - Favorites & Drag-to-Reorder: Pin most-used apps with fluid live drag & drop reordering
- Taskbar: Customizable bottom bar with pinned apps for quick access
- Resizable Panels: Drag to resize the category sidebar and most-used panel
- Global Shortcut: Show/hide with a customizable keyboard shortcut (default:
Alt+Shift+L) - Hot Corners (Display-Aware): Activate the launcher by moving your cursor to any screen corner. Includes smart full-screen suppression: automatically ignores triggers on displays playing full-screen videos or games, while other monitors continue responding normally.
- Multi-Monitor Support: Choose which display CyberLauncher appears on (including "Follow cursor")
- Auto-Hide on Blur: Launcher hides automatically when switching to another window
- Shared refined avatar: A layered design with subtle reflections and focus/scan hover reactions appears in the launcher and floating desktop notices.
- Typed messages: Contextual launch feedback, system notices, scheduled-task countdowns and tips appear progressively, with the chest equalizer active while writing.
- Personalize the experience: Enter your name directly in its invitation, choose a starting corner, drag it, set an interaction level and schedule quiet hours. Settings lets you reopen an empty-name invitation.
- Calmer behavior: Varied idle expressions, occasional useful status screens, gentle sleep and contextual returns. CyberBot retires after speaking in dialogs or the terminal and returns after a short delay when they close.
- Optional companion: CyberBot uses built-in contextual messages. Disable it through Settings or its quick toggle; a visible bot gives a short farewell. Backup banners can show notices in its place.
- System Monitor: Real-time RAM, CPU, and disk usage in the top bar
- System Power Hub: Fast access to Shutdown, Restart, Sleep, and Lock with a 10s safety confirmation modal
- Storage HUD: View free space and status of all system drives
- Execution Scheduler: Schedule app launches or console commands with standalone desktop alert countdowns
- Execution History: Track and reopen everything you've launched, with clear-history option
- Scheduled Auto-Backups: Automated recurring configuration backups with custom retention policies
- Theming: Background images, gradients, solid colors, glass intensity, and opacity controls
- UI Scale: Adjust the interface size to your preference
- Bilingual UI: Full English and Spanish interface with instant language switcher
- Portable Mode: Run CyberLauncher without installation, storing configuration beside the executable
- Run as Administrator: Per-app option to request elevated privileges on launch
- Per-App Global Shortcuts: Assign custom hotkeys to launch any app from anywhere
- Drag & Drop from Explorer: Drag applications, folders, or files directly into the launcher to create instant shortcuts
- Auto-Updates: Automatic update checks and downloads via GitHub releases
- Export / Import: Backup and restore your entire configuration as JSON
- Single Instance: Only one instance runs at a time; second launches focus the existing window
- Launch with Windows: Optionally start minimized or visible at system boot
- Download the latest installer from Releases
- Run the
.exeinstaller and follow the setup wizard - Launch CyberLauncher. No other requirements needed: you do not need Node.js or Git
Windows may show a SmartScreen warning the first time you run the CyberLauncher installer: this is an unsigned hobby app, so Windows hasn't built reputation for the file yet. This is expected; the source is public so you can inspect exactly what it does.
To continue:
See how to run the installer (step by step)
Windows shows this warning for any installer without a paid code-signing certificate; it does not mean the file is unsafe. Do not click "Don't run":
- Run the installer. Windows may show the blue "Windows protected your PC" dialog.
- Click the small More info link.
- Click Run anyway. The installer starts normally.
You can verify the file independently: compare the SHA with the GitHub release, scan it on VirusTotal, or build from source. More details: SmartScreen guide on the website.
- Platform: Windows (primary target)
- Framework: Electron 42 + React 19 + TypeScript
- Bundler: Vite 6
- Styling: Tailwind CSS 4 + Motion (Framer Motion)
- Installer: electron-builder (NSIS)
- Updater: electron-updater (GitHub releases)
CyberLauncher/
├── electron/
│ ├── main.ts Electron main process (window, tray, IPC, hotspots, indexer)
│ ├── preload.ts Context bridge (IPC API exposed to renderer)
│ ├── display-resolve.ts Multi-monitor display resolution logic
│ └── updater.ts Auto-update via electron-updater + GitHub Releases
├── scripts/
│ └── generate-icons.mjs Icon generation pipeline (sharp)
├── src/
│ ├── App.tsx Main React application (all UI logic)
│ ├── main.tsx React entry point
│ ├── index.css Global styles, Tailwind, font imports
│ ├── locales.ts i18n (English / Spanish)
│ ├── AboutModal.tsx About & update dialog
│ └── Tooltip.tsx Reusable tooltip component
├── public/ Static assets & icons
├── vite.config.ts Vite + Electron plugin configuration
└── tsconfig.json TypeScript configuration
Only needed if you want to work on CyberLauncher or build it yourself; regular users can skip this section.
git clone https://github.com/CyberGems/CyberLauncher.git
cd CyberLauncher
npm install
npm run devnpm run build:electronThe installer will be in the release/ directory.
npm run lint| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Alt+Shift+L |
Show/hide CyberLauncher (customizable) |
Ctrl+J |
Open/close Cyber Terminal |
Enter |
Launch selected app / run the command at the terminal prompt |
Ctrl+C (in terminal) |
Interrupt the foreground command |
Alt+Q (in terminal) |
Close Cyber Terminal |
Alt+1 / Alt+2 (in terminal) |
Switch to PowerShell / CMD |
Alt+I / Alt+C / Alt+V (in terminal) |
Interrupt / copy / paste |
Alt+O / Alt+E (in terminal) |
Open current folder / external terminal |
Alt+L / Alt+R (in terminal) |
Clear screen / restart an exited session |
Ctrl+Shift+C / Ctrl+Shift+V (in terminal) |
Copy selection / paste |
Esc |
Close menu / clear search; in the terminal, send Escape to the shell |
↑ ↓ |
Navigate search results |
← → |
Navigate sidebar menu |
Ctrl+← / Ctrl+→ |
Cycle search filter (Mixed / Apps / Folders / Files) |
Tab (in system search) |
Return to normal launcher search |
After countless hours building and refining CyberLauncher for my own use, I recently decided to share it with the world along with my other open-source tools in CyberGems.
If you’d like to support future updates, I’d truly appreciate it. Your donation helps keep development going, roll out new features, speed up updates and bug resolution, and enhance documentation quality. You can also show your support by starring the repo on GitHub. Thank you! 🙏
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CyberLauncher is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v3.0. See LICENSE for the full license text.
Copyright (C) 2026 CyberGems
For frequently asked questions, troubleshooting guides, and detailed configuration instructions, visit the FAQ or the online documentation.
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