Look
Look is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows, macOS and Linux. An open-source, cross OS, community-driven launcher. It has 1,139 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at kunkka19xx/look.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Archivers, cleaners & system utilities
- Actively maintained
About Look
A keyboard-first, local-first launcher for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Open apps, files, folders, clipboard history, and quick commands without leaving the keyboard.
Install Look
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
brew install --cask lookAUR (Arch Linux)
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What is Look?
Look is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows, macOS and Linux. An open-source, cross OS, community-driven launcher. It has 1,139 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at kunkka19xx/look.
Is Look free and open source?
Yes. Look's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Look?
Homebrew: brew install --cask look and the AUR package look-bin. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.7.2).
Is Look still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.