Usage

To install [Retired] Launchy, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

choco install launchy

To upgrade [Retired] Launchy, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

choco upgrade launchy

To uninstall [Retired] Launchy, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

choco uninstall launchy

Description

This package has been retired.

Launchy was a free cross-platform keystroke launcher utility that helped users launch programs, documents, and bookmarks with just a few keystrokes.

Why was this package retired?

• Development stalled since June 2023
• Source code was removed by maintainers from GitHub (Open-Launcher/launchy)
• The project appears abandoned with no active development
• No new releases or maintenance updates are expected

Alternatives

• PowerToys Run (powertoys) - Microsoft’s built-in launcher (Windows 10/11)
• Keypirinha - Fast keystroke launcher for Windows
• Listary - File search and app launcher
• Wox - Full-featured launcher with plugin support

Links

Chocolatey Package Page

Software Site

Package Source