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vicinae · v0.29.1
5
7.5
Application launcher and command palette
brew install --cask vicinae 193
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.29.118d ago0.29.0→0.29.1
1mo ago0.28.2→0.29.0
1mo ago0.28.1→0.28.2
1mo ago0.28.0→0.28.1
1mo ago0.27.5→0.28.0
1mo ago0.27.4→0.27.5
1mo ago0.27.3→0.27.4
1mo ago0.27.1→0.27.3
1mo ago0.27.0→0.27.1
1mo ago0.26.3→0.27.0
+ 7 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
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