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Add to SafariWhen comparing Find and Run Robot vs Bayden SlickRun, 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 Bayden SlickRun is ranked 15th. 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 Can handle multiple tasks
It doesn't only run apps with the config you want, it also can execute many commands, automate tasks and run batches to execute more tasks.
Pro Can be used portable for a USB drive or cloud share
Pro Can be set to be invisible
For those that do not like the looks of the app it can be set to be invisible so users do not have to look at it.
Pro Option to pass an argument via $W$ parameter
Example: Set the filename or URL to execute to a web browser app, and enter this link in the Parameters text box.
When the magic word is executed, a "Dynamic input" dialog is displayed. The text entered in that dialog is passed to $W$.
Pro Use eyedropper to associate magic word with running windows app
Pro Use @multi@ to execute multiple magic words and/or multiple apps, open folders, etc.
Pro Create magic words that launch apps, open folders, open web pages
Cons
Con Quite old fashioned look and it isn't very customizable
Con A bit slower than other launchers
Con Sometimes Bayden SlickRun seems to be off-line
Con Manually have to set up what applications it will be able to launch
It only supports the applications you add (those you use really frequently) with the shortcut of your choice.
Con Windows only
