Zazu - a smart launcher with support for plug-ins for Windows, macOS and Linux
Vindovs Macos / / December 19, 2019
Free launcher for lovers of minimalism and functionality. Zazu is always at hand, but remains hidden as long as you do not.
Like other launchers, Zazu is caused by a combination of keys and allows you to search for files and run applications that perform a variety of system commands such as lock screen, or the screen saver, as well as to search for information in different search engines and do arithmetic actions.
In itself, all this is nothing new: as Spotlight and family are able to "Start" menu in macOS and Windows, not to mention the alternative launcher. However, Zazu bribes support plug-ins, greatly enhances the utility.
Now available in the repository of more than 30 diverse additions, which include clipboard manager, currency converter, weather and other useful things. Also included is integration with applications such as 1Password and Chrome. Moreover, if you know a bit about the code, you can easily create plug-ins for their own needs. Since the launcher is available on all popular platforms, you can most likely assume that supplements the base will only grow.
Despite the lack of an interface in the usual sense, there is support at Zazu themes that change the appearance of the pop-up menu. At the moment, there are about a dozen, there are issues both light and dark tones.
By cons launcher can be attributed, perhaps, just not the most friendly setting: all options are changed through changes in the configuration file. On the one hand, it is not so scary, on the other - somewhat uncomfortable.
The rest of Zazu leaves a pleasant impression and could well compete with their more expensive counterparts such as Alfred. Even more so that it is available not only on MacOS, but also on Windows and even Linux.
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