windowwalker

The premium Open Source alternative to PowerToys Run

🎯 Best for:Users who prefer searching for windows rather than clicking through a taskbar.

What is windowwalker?

A keyboard-centric window switcher that allows users to search for open applications by title or process name. It provides a text-input interface to quickly navigate through dozens of open windows without cycling through icons.

Tech Stack
C#OS & Utilities

Why windowwalker?

  • Extremely fast navigation
  • Fuzzy search logic
  • Low system resource consumption

Limitations

  • No visual window previews
  • Learning curve for hotkeys
  • Redundant if using PowerToys
2/18/2026
Last Update
51
Forks
3
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on PowerToys Run)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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