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Dunst
github.com/dunst-project/dunstAlso covers linux and macos
Dunst provides a lightweight, customizable notification daemon for desktop environments.
Alternatives
The Best Mako Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like Mako? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 23 are open source.
A lightweight notification daemon for Wayland. Works on Sway.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionDunstDunst provides a lightweight, customizable notification…Open source optionwinetricksWinetricks helps work around problems in Wine, according to…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunst | — | Not stated | — |
| 2 | winetricks | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Zoxide | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | xremap | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | fm | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Trackma | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Video Downloader | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | walk | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Gum | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Loop | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Winetricks helps work around problems in Wine, according to its project description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
zoxide improves directory navigation with a smarter cd command that works across major shells.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
xremap remaps keyboard keys on X11 and Wayland, according to its repository description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of app
fm manages files in a terminal interface, with its project built using Go and Bubble Tea.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of app
Trackma manages lists across multiple sites on Unix-like systems, with tools to fetch and update user data.
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Also covers linux and open source · same kind of app
Video Downloader saves videos from websites such as YouTube and can convert videos to MP3, according to its repository description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
walk navigates files in a terminal interface as an alternative to cd and ls, with keyboard controls for moving through folders.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Gum provides components for building interactive shell scripts, according to its project description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Loop manages windows on macOS, according to its repository description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Atuin synchronizes and searches shell history with end-to-end encryption, according to its repository description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
OpenCore provides a bootloader with UEFI support components and development resources.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
CodexBar displays usage statistics for OpenAI Codex and Claude Code without requiring login, according to its repository.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
skim provides fuzzy finding in Rust, according to its repository description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Gear Lever manages AppImage packages, integrating them into the app menu and supporting drag-and-drop installation.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Brigadier fetches and installs Boot Camp ESD files from Apple or a software update server using a Python script.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Caligula writes disk images through a terminal interface for disk imaging.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
bluetuith manages Bluetooth connections from a cross-platform terminal interface.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Hyfetch displays system information in a terminal with LGBTQ+ pride-flag themes, according to its repository description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Fooyin plays music and supports customization, according to its repository description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
lnav navigates log files and provides tools for searching, filtering, and querying logs.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
wiremix mixes audio in a terminal interface for PipeWire, according to its project description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
btop displays CPU, memory, and other system resource information in a terminal interface.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Gromit-MPX annotates the screen on Unix desktops using X11 or XWayland.
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What is the best alternative to Mako?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Mako are Dunst, winetricks, and Zoxide.
Are there open-source alternatives to Mako?
Yes: winetricks, Zoxide, xremap, and fm.
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