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EverythingPowerToys adds Everything-powered file and folder search to the PowerToys Run launcher.
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The Best Plugins Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like Plugins? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 23 are open source.
This repository curates PowerToys Run community plugins and resources for the Windows quick launcher.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionEverything for PowerToys RunEverythingPowerToys adds Everything-powered file and folder…Another optionPower ToysMicrosoft PowerToys is a collection of Windows utilities…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everything for PowerToys Run | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Power Toys | — | Yes | Windows |
| 3 | QuickLook | — | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Flow Launcher | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 5 | Cerebro | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Wox | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 7 | Seelen UI | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Awesome Windows 11 | — | Yes | Windows |
| 9 | Baulk | — | Yes | Windows |
| 10 | RBTray | — | Yes | Windows |
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Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of Windows utilities for productivity and customization, according to its repository description.
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QuickLook brings the macOS Quick Look feature to Windows, according to its repository description.
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Flow Launcher
flowlauncher.comFlow Launcher provides quick file search and app launching on Windows, with community-made plugins.
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Cerebro provides an open-source launcher for desktop productivity, according to its repository description.
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Wox provides an open-source launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux, according to its project page.
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Seelen UI provides a customizable desktop environment for Windows 10 and 11, according to its repository description.
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This collection covers Windows 11 settings and tweaks, with scripts included in the repository.
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Baulk provides a minimal package manager for Windows, according to its repository description.
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RBTray offers a small Windows utility as a maintained fork of the original project; its repository says it is in maintenance mode.
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This repository collects more than 600 PowerShell scripts for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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App Group organizes, customizes, and launches apps, according to its repository description.
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Bulk Crap Uninstaller removes multiple unwanted applications, according to its repository description.
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bin manages binary downloads, according to its repository description.
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Hok reimplements Scoop as a command-line package manager written in Rust; its repository notes that development is ongoing.
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Ventoid writes USB drives from Android over OTG with a Ventoy-style workflow, according to its repository description.
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AltSnap continues Stefan Sundin’s AltDrag project, according to its repository description.
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Glow is system analysis software that displays technical information, according to its repository description.
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ChoEazyCopy provides a graphical interface for RoboCopy, according to its repository description.
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Clink adds Bash-style command-line editing features to cmd.exe, according to its repository description.
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This repository collects PowerShell scripts and profile enhancements for common use cases.
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G-Helper is an Armoury Crate alternative for Asus laptops, according to its repository description.
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Ueli launches apps and tools through keystrokes, with cross-platform support stated in its repository description.
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Zellij provides a terminal workspace, with its repository describing the app as having built-in features.
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What is the best alternative to Plugins?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Plugins are Everything for PowerToys Run, Power Toys, and QuickLook.
Are there open-source alternatives to Plugins?
Yes: Everything for PowerToys Run, Power Toys, QuickLook, and Cerebro.
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