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Freeter organizes computer work in an open-source desktop app for gathering tools and resources into workspaces.
About Freeter
Freeter is a free and open-source desktop organizer for people who work on their computer. It gathers tools and resources for work into one place, organized by projects and workflows, and lets users switch between workflows to reduce context switching. The app can be opened with Ctrl or Cmd+Shift+F or from the tray icon. Ready-to-use installers are available for supported systems, and the source code can be built with NodeJS. Supported systems are Linux (most distros, Intel 64-bit), Windows 10 and later (Intel 64-bit), and macOS 10.15 and later (Intel and Apple Silicon). The repository lists a GPL-3.0 license.
Key features
- Gather tools and resources for work in one place, organized by projects and workflows.
- Switch between workflows to stay focused and reduce context switching.
- Open via Ctrl or Cmd+Shift+F or from the tray icon.
- Installers available for Linux, Windows, and macOS; source can be built from code.
- Build from source with NodeJS and npm commands; output in dist folder.
- Free and open-source software licensed under GPL-3.0.
Best for: People who work on Linux, Windows, or macOS computers and want to organize project tools and workflows in one open-source desktop app.
Good for
- Free and open-source under GPL-3.0.
- Organizes project tools and workflows in one place.
- Provides quick access with a keyboard shortcut or tray icon.
Watch out for
- Linux and Windows builds are listed for Intel 64-bit only.
- Windows 10 and later, or macOS 10.15 and later, are required.
- Building from source requires NodeJS; running the app does not.
Freeter at a glance
- Category
- Productivity › Automation
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Freeter FAQ
Which operating systems does Freeter support?
Linux (most distros, Intel 64-bit), Windows 10 and later (Intel 64-bit), and macOS 10.15 and later (Intel and Apple Silicon).
How do I open Freeter quickly?
Use Ctrl or Cmd+Shift+F, or the tray icon.
Can I build Freeter from source?
Yes. Download the source code and run npm install, npm run prod, and npm run package. NodeJS is required for building but not for running the app.
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