Zaap Launcher
Built for Linux workflows

Your command center for Linux

Launch apps, run commands, and search clipboard history from one shortcut on Ubuntu, Fedora, and Linux desktops.

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Zaap Launcher Overview

A fast Linux app launcher — search apps and commands from one shortcut.

Keyboard-first command palette for Linux.

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Clipboard

Full history of copied text, links, and images with fuzzy search.

Searchable clipboard history.

Open Linear
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Ask ChatGPT
⌥Space
Run Script
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Shortcuts

Launch apps, open folders, hit URLs, or run scripts with one search.

Custom commands for everything.

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Hello, how are you?Hola, ¿cómo estás?
Translate

Translate text between languages with source and target controls.

Instant language translation.

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Timers

Named timers, track time left, gentle in-app notifications.

Lightweight timers for deep work.

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Calculator

Quick math, unit conversions, exchange rates—reuse from searchable history.

Smart calculator with history.

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Emoji

Search emojis by name or meaning, paste into any app.

Emoji and symbols at your fingertips.

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Unsplash

Search Unsplash images, copy links, drop into projects in a few keystrokes.

Built-in Unsplash browser.

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Notion

Open Notion pages, docs, and notes from Zaap Launcher without the mouse.

Quick search across Notion.

~/Projects
zaap-launcher
Cargo.toml
README.md
File Search

Browse paths, favorites, and open files from the palette.

Fast file and folder search.

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Kill Process

List running processes, sort by usage, and end heavy tasks quickly.

Terminate processes by CPU or memory.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zaap Launcher a Raycast alternative for Linux?

Yes. Zaap brings a Raycast-style command palette to Linux. Search apps, run commands, and manage clipboard history from one global shortcut on Wayland and X11.

How is Zaap Launcher different from Raycast, Ulauncher, or Albert?

Raycast is macOS-only. Zaap is built for Linux with clipboard history, timers, translation, and custom commands built in — no plugin hunting. Compared to Ulauncher or Albert, Zaap ships more productivity tools out of the box.

Does Zaap Launcher work on Wayland?

Yes. Zaap Launcher runs on both Wayland and X11. Global shortcuts work on GNOME Shell out of the box.

Which distros does Zaap Launcher support?

Zaap Launcher runs on any Linux distro with GNOME. Ubuntu, Fedora, Pop!_OS, and Arch are tested regularly.

Is Zaap Launcher free?

Yes. Zaap Launcher is free to download and use. Follow releases on GitHub for updates.

Is my clipboard data sent anywhere?

No. Clipboard history stays on your machine. Nothing is uploaded or shared — ever.

Will Zaap slow down my system?

No. Zaap stays quiet in the background and only wakes up when you call it. No background syncing, no performance hit.

How do I open the launcher?

Hit Alt+Space from anywhere on your desktop. You can change the shortcut anytime in Settings.

Does Zaap work offline?

Yes. App search, clipboard history, custom commands, timers, and translation work offline where the feature does not require network access.

Can I build my own commands or extensions?

Yes. Add custom commands in Settings to launch apps, open URLs, or run shell scripts. A full extension API is coming soon.

Is Windows or macOS support planned?

Not right now. Zaap is focused on Linux desktops. Follow on GitHub to stay updated.

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Launch apps, run commands, and manage clipboard history from one keyboard shortcut on Linux. Free to use on Ubuntu and Fedora.

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