# Freeter (open-source desktop utility)

> Freeter is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows, macOS and Linux. Freeter – a smarter way to work on your computer. It has 1,024 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at FreeterApp/Freeter.

Freeter is a free and open-source organizer for people who work on their computer. It lets you gather everything you need for work — in one place, organized by projects and workflows. Quickly access your setup via Ctrl or Cmd+Shift+F or from the tray icon. Switch effortlessly between workflows, stay focused on what matters now, and reduce context-switching.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/FreeterApp/Freeter |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,024 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | TypeScript |
| Website | https://freeter.io/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Archivers, cleaners & system utilities |
| Latest release | v2.8.0-beta (May 19, 2026) |
| Last commit | May 27, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/FreeterApp/Freeter/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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