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Gauntlet
gauntlet · v21 • deprecated
5
5.0
Open-source cross-platform application launcher
brew install --cask gauntlet 1
30-day installs
5
90-day installs
62
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MPL-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Gauntlet is an open-source, cross-platform application launcher built with Rust, featuring React-based plugins. It offers a customizable interface inspired by Raycast, making it ideal for users seeking a versatile and efficient tool for launching apps and managing workflows.
Gauntlet serves as an application launcher with support for React-based plugins for extended functionality.
Maturity: The project is active with recent commits, though it has a small user base indicated by low installs.
Community: No direct community discussion about Gauntlet found on Hacker News or Reddit.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform
- + React-based plugins for customization
- + Built with Rust for performance and security
Cons
- - Low community traction and installs
- - Past issues with macOS and Linux compatibility
Community Mentions
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