Kunkun

6.3easy start · #12 of 40
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Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

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Kunkun is ranked #12 of 40 in app launcher software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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Supported platforms: cross-platform
Command launching: Yes
Plugin support: Yes

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The record

Product: Kunkun is an open source, extensible, cross-platform app launcher described as an alternative to Alfred and Raycast.
Extensions: Users can create lightweight extensions in JavaScript, including interfaces built with React, Vue, or Svelte.
Extension store: Kunkun has a community extension store, and users can also install extensions from GitHub, npm, or tarball files.
Extension review: The maker says they personally review extension submissions before adding them to the repository.
Security permissions: Extensions declare required permissions, which users can see before installation; unauthorized API access is blocked and logged by Kunkun.
Open source: The documentation says the application and community extension code are available for examination on GitHub.
Supported desktop platforms: Kunkun supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, and says extensions are designed to be write-once and run-anywhere.
Downloads: The official site lists downloads for macOS, Windows, and Linux, including macOS AArch64, x64, and Universal builds.
Store examples: The extension store lists tools including Google Search, VSCode project opening, SQLite Browser, JSON Formatter/Inspector, and YouTube Downloader.
Early stage: The GitHub repository describes the project as being in its early stages and a work in progress.
Support: The getting started guide directs users with questions about building extensions to Discord.
Maker: The official site credits the product as made by Huakun, and the maker's website identifies him as Huakun Shen.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best App Launcher Software in 2026#12 of 40

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Sources

docs.kunkun.sh· checked 4 Oct 2026
docs.kunkun.sh/guides/get-started/· checked 4 Oct 2026
kunkun.sh· checked 4 Oct 2026
kunkun.sh/store· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/kunkunsh/kunkun· checked 4 Oct 2026
huakunshen.com· checked 4 Oct 2026