A high-performance, native desktop command launcher that integrates app search, clipboard history, text snippets, file search, browser tab switching, calculator, and window management, with React/TypeScript extension support.
- v0.30.0
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v0.30.0Nov 7, 2026, 07:24 PMDownloads slow? Switch the source anytime above
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Project Overview
Vicinae (pronounced "vee-CHEE-nay") is a high-performance, native command palette for your desktop. Out of the box, it can be your app search, clipboard history, text expander (snippets), file search, browser tab switcher, emoji picker, calculator, window/workspace switcher, font browser, and volume controller.
Key Features
- App search and launch
- Clipboard history management
- Text snippets (expander)
- File search
- Browser tab switching
- Emoji picker
- Calculator
- Window/workspace switcher
- Font browser and volume controller
- React/TypeScript extensions compatible with the Raycast ecosystem
- Script command support
- dmenu-style menu creation
Target Audience
- Users who need an efficient desktop launcher and productivity tool
- Developers who prefer keyboard-driven workflows
- Power users who want to extend and customize their desktop tools
Quick Start
- Visit the Vicinae website to download for your platform
- Install and launch Vicinae
- Use the shortcut to invoke the command palette
- Start searching apps, managing clipboard, or performing calculations
Core Advantages
- Native, high-performance desktop launcher
- Feature-rich out of the box
- React/TypeScript extension support compatible with Raycast ecosystem
- Open-source and community-driven
System Requirements
- OS: Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
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