ObjectDock is described as 'Animated dock for Windows offering fast access to applications, shortcuts and files, with customizable appearance, auto-hide feature, drag and drop launching, and support for multiple docks' and is a popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ObjectDock for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and KDE Plasma apps. The best ObjectDock alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like ObjectDock are Docking, Cairo-Dock, Winstep Nexus and Docky.
Luncher is a simple Windows application and file launcher. It allows you to setup buttons that act as shortcuts to open any application, file or folder. Luncher appears as a small panel on the top of the screen that is always easily accessible.
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"Station is a multilevel (hierarchical) launcher that promotes a more natural organization of applications and documents into folders.".
PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.
File/Folder Launcher (FFLauncher) is a simple, very easy to use application specially designed to help you launch files and folders.
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Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.
[Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com on http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/LaunchTab.shtml ]
Deskmat replaces the default macOS dock with a fast, customizable bar. Live widgets, animated effects, and a icon customization — free to download.
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An open-source Windows dock and launcher that pins apps, shows live DWM window previews, magnifies icons under the cursor, and searches installed apps and recent files. It includes six glass themes, wallpaper color sync, ambient scenes, system controls, and no telemetry.
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Djobar restores the customizable desktop toolbar that Windows 11 removed : Drag any app, file, folder or web link onto a lightweight always-visible bar - your shortcuts always one click away. Free, portable, signed, 48 languages, no telemetry.
The macOS Dock is built around apps, not windows. Multiple displays and desktops make it hard to track what's open where. boringBar keeps windows organized by desktop, with instant previews, one-click desktop switching, and pinned apps within reach.
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