← Home
Vicinae
vicinae · v0.27.5
7
7.5
Application launcher and command palette
brew install --cask vicinae 196
30-day installs
314
90-day installs
314
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.27.51d ago0.27.4→0.27.5
3d ago0.27.3→0.27.4
4d ago0.27.1→0.27.3
5d ago0.27.0→0.27.1
6d ago0.26.3→0.27.0
14d ago0.26.2→0.26.3
15d ago0.26.0→0.26.2
15d ago0.25.0→0.26.0
21d ago0.24.0→0.25.0
1mo ago0.23.2→0.24.0
+ 2 older versions
Review
Jul 9, 2026Vicinae is a high-performance, native application launcher and command palette for macOS, offering a fast and efficient way to manage apps and commands. Built with C++ and Qt, it provides a smooth experience and is extensible, making it ideal for power users seeking a Raycast-compatible tool.
Vicinae helps users quickly find, launch applications, and execute commands through its intuitive interface.
Maturity: The project is actively developed with recent commits, though it has a significant number of open issues.
Community: Vicinae has seen moderate interest on Hacker News, particularly with its recent macOS launch, though engagement varies.
Pros
- + High performance due to native C++ and Qt development
- + Raycast compatibility for seamless integration
- + Extensible and open-source
Cons
- - Reports of high RAM usage
- - No auto-update feature
Community Mentions
hackernews
hackernews
hackernews
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown