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This repository curates PowerToys Run community plugins and resources for the Windows quick launcher.
Alternatives
The Best QuickLook Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like QuickLook? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
QuickLook brings the macOS Quick Look feature to Windows, according to its repository description.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionPluginsThis repository curates PowerToys Run community plugins and…Another optionPsmuxpsmux brings tmux-style terminal multiplexing to…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plugins | — | Yes | Windows |
| 2 | Psmux | — | Yes | Windows |
| 3 | PowerShell Scripts | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Power Toys | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Seelen UI | — | Yes | Windows |
| 6 | Awesome Windows 11 | — | Yes | Windows |
| 7 | Baulk | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | RBTray | — | Yes | Windows |
| 9 | AppGroup | — | Yes | Windows |
| 10 | Bulk Crap Uninstaller | — | Yes | Windows |
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psmux brings tmux-style terminal multiplexing to PowerShell, Windows Terminal, and cmd.exe through a native Windows implementation.
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This repository collects more than 600 PowerShell scripts for Linux, macOS, and 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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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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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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Wox provides an open-source launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux, according to its project page.
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Clover is a bootloader for macOS, Windows, and Linux in UEFI and legacy modes.
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GlazeWM provides a tiling window manager for macOS and Windows, inspired by i3wm.
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fkill-cli terminates processes on macOS, Linux, and Windows from the command line.
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Cerebro provides an open-source launcher for desktop productivity, according to its repository description.
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Alternatives to similar tools
PowerShell Scripts24 alternativesAwesome Windows 1124 alternativesAppGroup24 alternativesPsmux24 alternativesSeelen UI24 alternativesGlow24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to QuickLook?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to QuickLook are Plugins, Psmux, and PowerShell Scripts.
Are there open-source alternatives to QuickLook?
Yes: Plugins, Psmux, PowerShell Scripts, and Power Toys.
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