Wox is a **fully native**, open-source launcher for macOS, Linux, and Windows — with GPU rendering on every platform. Everyday use typically stays around **~150 MB of memory**, so it can live in the background without feeling like another heavy desktop app.
Local search, keyboard-first actions, and an extensible plugin system stay in one focused input.
[Download Wox](https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/releases) · [Browse plugins](https://www.woxlauncher.com/store/plugins) · [Read the docs](https://www.woxlauncher.com/)
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## Why Wox
| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Fully native** | Full native GPU rendering on macOS, Linux, and Windows — not Electron, not a browser shell. |
| **150 MB memory** | Built to stay light while idle and during everyday queries, so the launcher can stay resident without taxing the machine. |
| **Keyboard-first** | Open apps, find files, run actions, and finish the next step without leaving the input. |
| **Plugin-driven** | Start with built-ins, then extend with Node.js, Python, or script plugins from the store. |
## Install
| Platform | Method | Command or instructions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| macOS | Homebrew | `brew install --cask wox` |
| Windows | Winget | `winget install -e --id Wox.Wox` |
| Windows | Scoop | `scoop install extras/wox` |
| Windows | Chocolatey | `choco install wox` |
| Arch Linux | AUR | `yay -S wox-bin` |
| macOS / Linux / Windows | Manual | Download the latest stable package from [Releases](https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/releases) and run it directly |
## Documentation
- [Project documentation](https://www.woxlauncher.com/)
- [Plugin store](https://www.woxlauncher.com/store/plugins)
- [Theme store](https://www.woxlauncher.com/store/themes)
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome through issues, discussions, and pull requests.
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/WoxLauncher/)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/NnahFAwm3)
- [Discussions](https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/discussions)
- [Issues](https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/issues)
- [Pull requests](https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/pulls)
## Sponsors