This repository curates PowerToys Run community plugins and resources for the Windows quick launcher.
Open source
24 alternativesCerebro
Cerebro provides an open-source launcher for desktop productivity, according to its repository description.
About Cerebro
Cerebro is an open-source desktop launcher. It opens with a keyboard shortcut and provides web search, application search and launching, file-system navigation with file previews, calculation, and conversion, with additional functions available through installable plugins.
Installers are distributed through the releases page, but an installer may not exist for every system and a version can be built from source. Linux installation can require manual permission and install steps, and direct editing of the configuration file can break the app.
Key features
- Search the web using a preferred search engine
- Search for and launch installed applications
- Browse files with file previews
- Calculate expressions with built-in calculator
- Convert currencies and units with smart converter
- Install extra plugins from the search bar
Best for: Desktop users who want a keyboard-driven, plugin-extensible open-source launcher.
Good for
- Open-source project that accepts community contributions
- Extensible through additional and custom plugins
- Customizable shortcut with Light and Dark themes included
Watch out for
- An installer may not be available for every operating system
- A bad configuration file can break the app
- Linux setup can require manual permission and install commands
Cerebro at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Cerebro FAQ
How do I show the Cerebro window?
Use the default shortcut ctrl+space. The shortcut can be changed in Preferences from the menu bar icon.
How do I install more plugins?
Type plugins in the Cerebro search bar to manage and install plugins.
How do I change the theme?
Open the app with ctrl+space, type Cerebro Settings, and select Light or Dark Theme.
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