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Add to SafariWhen comparing Find and Run Robot vs Launchy, the Slant community recommends Find and Run Robot for most people. In the question“What are the best app launchers for Windows?” Find and Run Robot is ranked 4th while Launchy is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Find and Run Robot is:
Due to an adaptive search that caches users searches, once an item has been launched previously it will be found quicker the next time one want to search and use it.
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Pros
Pro Launches apps quickly
Due to an adaptive search that caches users searches, once an item has been launched previously it will be found quicker the next time one want to search and use it.
Pro Extendable through plugins
There are plugins available for the launcher such as a clipboard manager or a calculator, all things that add to the usefulness of the launcher depending on one's needs.
Pro Powerful alias functionality
Pro Has a calculator with history tape
The calculator is available as a plugin for Find and Run Robot. Other options, like Executor, lacks this.
Pro .deb files available for Debian based distros
For those using Debian based distros Launchy is very easy to install as their website has 32 and 64bit .deb files available. For all other diistros Launchy will have to be compiled from source.
Pro Easily themed with many available on the web
Launchy can be easily themedby placing themes into the Launchy theme folder and then selecting that theme from within the apps settings. There are also many user created themes available which is great for those that want their launcher to match the rest of their OS's theme.
Cons
Con Quite old fashioned look and it isn't very customizable
Con A bit slower than other launchers
Con Small selection of plugins
The official plugin page on Launchy's homepage hosts just 11 plugins.
Con Abandoned
Launchy was last updated in 2010.
