Best Open-Source System & Customization Tools
Open-source launchers, window managers and theming tools to customize your OS, ranked by stars.
| # | App | Stars | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playnite | 13.5k | MIT |
| 2 | lawnchair | 13.1k | NOASSERTION |
| 3 | cerebro | 8.5k | MIT |
| 4 | albert | 8.0k | NOASSERTION |
| 5 | Kvaesitso | 4.9k | GPL-3.0 |
| 6 | xplr | 4.8k | MIT |
| 7 | Launcher | 4.6k | NOASSERTION |
| 8 | ueli | 4.6k | MIT |
| 9 | Ulauncher | 4.5k | NOASSERTION |
| 10 | PCL-CE | 4.0k | Apache-2.0 |
Playnite is a game library manager that consolidates titles from multiple third-party platforms and emulators into a single interface. It supports a wide range of game sources and emulation for unified game management.
Lawnchair is a customizable system tool designed to enhance user interface and functionality. It offers personalized options for organizing and optimizing device layouts.
Cerebro is an open-source productivity launcher designed to streamline workflows. It helps users quickly access applications and tools for improved efficiency.
Albert is a keyboard launcher designed for speed and customization. It provides quick access to applications and system functions.
Kvaesitso is an Android launcher designed for efficient search functionality. It prioritizes quick access to apps and content through a search-centric interface.
xplr is a lightweight, customizable terminal-based file explorer designed for efficiency and speed. It offers a minimalistic interface and supports extensive customization for advanced users.
A custom Minecraft launcher that simplifies managing multiple installations simultaneously. It provides an organized interface for handling different versions and configurations of the game.
ueli is a cross-platform keystroke launcher for quickly accessing applications and files. It supports customizable hotkeys and works across multiple operating systems.
Ulauncher is a feature-rich application launcher designed for Linux systems. It provides quick access to applications, files, and system functions.
PCL-CE is a community-driven system customization tool maintained and managed by independent developers. It provides users with tools for system modification and enhancement.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top pick in “Best Open-Source System & Customization Tools”?
- Playnite currently leads this list, which is ordered by GitHub stars among the 10 open-source options we track.
- Are these apps free?
- Yes. Every app on this list is free and open-source. Download links point to each project's official release.
- How is this ranking decided?
- The order reflects GitHub stars, a public measure of popularity. Data is pulled from official sources and last refreshed on a recent run. We don't accept payment for placement.
How we rank:entries are ordered by GitHub stars, a public popularity signal. Versions, licenses and platform support are read from official release feeds. We don't accept payment for inclusion or position. Supported platforms reflect the latest release (Windows, Android, macOS, Linux).