Features

Everything you need for a fast, keyboard-first workflow.

Nex launcher interface

Core

Global Hotkey

Summon the launcher from anywhere with a customizable keyboard shortcut. Default: Alt+Space. Fully configurable via TOML config file.

  • •Customizable key combinations
  • •Per-application hotkey overrides
  • •Game mode auto-suppression

Fuzzy Search

Find apps, files, and folders with intelligent matching. Powered by Tantivy full-text search engine for typo-tolerant results.

  • •Typo-tolerant matching
  • •Ranked by relevance, recency, frequency
  • •Real-time file watching

Everything SDK Integration

Optional integration with Voidtools Everything for instant file search across your entire system.

  • •Zero-latency file discovery
  • •Seamless fallback to built-in indexer
  • •Real-time sync

Actions

Execute custom commands, web searches, and system operations directly from the launcher.

  • •Custom command definitions
  • •Web search providers
  • •System operations (shutdown, restart, etc.)

Productivity

Calculator

Inline arithmetic evaluation directly in the search bar. No need to open a separate calculator app.

  • •Basic arithmetic
  • •Parenthesized expressions
  • •Instant results

Clipboard History

Access recently copied items with optional persistence and search.

  • •Configurable history size
  • •Searchable clipboard items
  • •DPAPI-encrypted storage

Plugins

Extend with JSON-based plugins loaded from configurable directories.

  • •JSON manifest-based plugins
  • •Action and search providers
  • •Safe mode execution

Auto-Updater

Keep Nex up to date with built-in update checks. Never miss a new feature or bug fix.

  • •Silent background checks
  • •One-click updates
  • •Rollback support

Performance

Built in Rust

Minimal memory footprint and near-instant responsiveness. Optimized for always-on background operation.

  • •Ownership-guaranteed memory safety
  • •Minimal CPU overhead
  • •Cross-platform foundation

File Watching

Real-time index updates when files change on disk. Your search results are always current.

  • •Efficient filesystem monitoring
  • •Incremental index updates
  • •Low CPU overhead

Game Mode

Suppress the launcher while gaming. No accidental hotkey triggers during fullscreen applications.

  • •Automatic detection
  • •Configurable exclusions
  • •Manual override

Resource Efficiency

Idle CPU near zero. Idle RAM target under 72MB. Designed to run 24/7 without impact.

  • •Optimized memory usage
  • •Smart caching
  • •Background processing