Look Launcher · Office #45,430

What it is

Calls itself “launcher”.

• Calls itself: launcher

“Look is a free, open-source launcher for macOS, Windows and Linux”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Raycast. Rules out “Accessibility permission”, “Full Disk Access” and “Screen Recording”.

• Alternative to: Raycast
• Says it will not: Accessibility permission · Full Disk Access · Screen Recording

“If you're tired of slow launchers or expensive tools like Raycast, Look is a free, lightweight alternative that stays out of your way.”

“No Accessibility permission required (macOS)”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever.

• Free plan: free forever

“Look is a free, open-source launcher for macOS, Windows and Linux, with every feature free.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“If you're tired of slow launchers or expensive tools like Raycast, Look is a free, lightweight alternative that stays out of your way.”

How it runs

A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the AUR, Homebrew and Scoop. Open source. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: AUR · Homebrew · Scoop
• Open source: yes
• AI role: a side feature

“Look is a free, open-source launcher for macOS, Windows and Linux”

“Look is a keyboard-first, local-first launcher for macOS, Windows, and Linux.”

What it works with

Runs inside GNOME, KDE, SwiftUI and 1 more. Built on gpui. Names Homebrew and Raycast on its pages.

• Runs inside: GNOME · KDE · SwiftUI · +1
• Built on: gpui
• Names: Homebrew · Raycast

“On GNOME the bundled Shell extension supports GNOME 45 to 51.”

“Install from Homebrew, AUR, nixpkgs or Scoop, or grab the installer from GitHub Releases.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Trial asks for: nothing

“…no account”

“Back to Docs -> https://noah-code.com/docs”