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Show HN: Vicinae – a native, Raycast-compatible launcher for Linux

20 hours ago
  • #productivity
  • #desktop-launcher
  • #developer-tools
  • Vicinae is a high-performance, native desktop launcher built with C++ and Qt.
  • Includes built-in modules and supports extensions via server-side React/TypeScript.
  • Inspired by Raycast, offering a mostly compatible extension API for reuse of Raycast extensions.
  • Designed for developers and power users seeking fast, keyboard-first system actions.
  • Features include application management, file indexing, emoji picker, inline calculator, clipboard history, shortcuts, and window manager integration.
  • Supports built-in theming with light/dark palettes and custom themes via config.
  • Raycast compatibility module allows access to the Raycast extension store with one-click installs.
  • Some features may not be fully supported in all environments or may have Linux incompatibilities.
  • Documentation available at docs.vicinae.com for installation, usage, configuration, and extension development.