diff --git a/sources/tech/20210824 Ulauncher- A Super Useful Application Launcher for Linux.md b/sources/tech/20210824 Ulauncher- A Super Useful Application Launcher for Linux.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f82caed047 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20210824 Ulauncher- A Super Useful Application Launcher for Linux.md @@ -0,0 +1,126 @@ +[#]: subject: "Ulauncher: A Super Useful Application Launcher for Linux" +[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/ulauncher/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Ulauncher: A Super Useful Application Launcher for Linux +====== + +_**Brief:**_ _Ulauncher is a fast application launcher with extension and shortcut support to help you quickly access application and files in Linux._ + +An application launcher lets you quickly access or open an app without hovering over the application menu icons. + +By default, I found the application launcher with Pop!_OS super handy. But, not every Linux distribution offers an application launcher out-of-the-box. + +Fortunately, there is a solution with which you can add the application launcher to most of the popular distros out there. + +### Ulauncher: Open Source Application Launcher + +![][1] + +Ulauncher is a quick application launcher built using Python while utilizing GTK+. + +It gives a decent amount of customization and control options to tweak. Overall, you can adjust its behavior and experience to suit your taste. + +Let me highlight some of the features that you can expect with it. + +### Ulauncher Features + +The options that you get with Ulauncher are super accessible and easy to customize. Some key highlights include: + + * Fuzzy search algorithm, which lets you find applications even if you misspell them + * Remembers your last searched application in the same session + * Frequently used apps display (optional) + * Custom color themes + * Preset color themes that include a dark theme + * Shortcut to summon the launcher can be easily customized + * Browse files and directories + * Support for extensions to get extra functionality (emoji, weather, speed test, notes, password manager, etc.) + * Shortcuts for browsing sites like Google, Wikipedia, and Stack Overflow + + + +It provides almost every helpful ability that you may expect in an application launcher, and even better. + +### How to Use Ulauncher in Linux? + +By default, you need to press **Ctrl + Space** to get the application launcher after you open it from the application menu for the first time. + +Start typing in to search for an application. And, if you are looking for a file or directory, start typing with “**~**” or “**/**” (ignoring the quotes). + +![][2] + +There are default shortcuts like “**g XYZ**” where XYZ is the search term you want to search for in Google. + +![][3] + +Similarly, you can search for something directly taking you to Wikipedia or Stack Overflow, with “**wiki**” and “**so**” shortcuts, respectively. + +Without any extensions, you can also calculate things on the go and copy the results directly to the keyboard. + +![][4] + +This should come in handy for quick calculations without needing to launch the calculator app separately. + +You can head to its [extensions page][5] and browse for useful extensions along with screenshots that should instruct you how to use it. + +To change how it works, enable frequent applications display, and adjust the theme — click on the gear icon on the right side of the launcher. + +![][6] + +You can set it to auto-start. But, if it does not work on your Systemd enabled distro, you can refer to its GitHub page to add it to the service manager. + +The options are self-explanatory and are easy to customize, as shown in the screenshot below. + +![][7] + +### Installing Ulauncher in Linux + +Ulauncher provides a **.deb** package for Debian or Ubuntu-based distributions. You can explore [how to install Deb][8] [f][8][iles][8] if you’re new to Linux. + +In either case, you can also add its PPA and install it via terminal by following the commands below: + +``` +sudo add-apt-repository ppa:agornostal/ulauncher +sudo apt update +sudo apt install ulauncher +``` + +You can also find it available in the [AUR][9] for Arch and Fedora’s default repositories. + +For more information, you can head to its official website or the [GitHub page][10]. + +[Ulauncher][11] + +Ulauncher should be an impressive addition to any Linux distro. Especially, if you want the functionality of a quick launcher like Pop!_OS offers, this is a fantastic option to consider. + +_Have you tried Ulauncher yet? You are welcome to share your thoughts on how this might help you get things done quickly._ + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/ulauncher/ + +作者:[Ankush Das][a] +选题:[lujun9972][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ulauncher.png?resize=800%2C512&ssl=1 +[2]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ulauncher-directory.png?resize=800%2C503&ssl=1 +[3]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ulauncher-google.png?resize=800%2C449&ssl=1 +[4]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ulauncher-calculator.png?resize=800%2C429&ssl=1 +[5]: https://ext.ulauncher.io +[6]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ulauncher-gear-icon.png?resize=800%2C338&ssl=1 +[7]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ulauncher-settings.png?resize=800%2C492&ssl=1 +[8]: https://itsfoss.com/install-deb-files-ubuntu/ +[9]: https://itsfoss.com/aur-arch-linux/ +[10]: https://github.com/Ulauncher/Ulauncher/ +[11]: https://ulauncher.io