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+688
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#72
MOST-STARRED Go
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +8 | +688 | +2.1K |
| Per day | 1 | 23 | 23 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +49 | +122 |
Wox gained 688 stars in the last 30 days, about 23 a day, and now has 27.5K. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 2.1K stars a year. It ranks #72 among Go repositories and #542 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
23
DAYS ON TRENDING
#680
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Wox has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #680. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Wox is an open-source project written in Go: A cross-platform launcher that simply works.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in alfred, app-launcher, launcher. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Go for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ go install github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox@latest⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Go >= 1.21 runtime environment
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Wox coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Wox using your package manager: `go install github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox@latest`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Wox.
Import Wox into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Wox --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Wox-launcher/Wox is currently ranked #542 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wox do? +
A cross-platform launcher that simply works
What language is Wox written in? +
The primary language is Go. Topics include: alfred, app-launcher, launcher, launchpad, launchy.
Is Wox actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 12, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Wox have? +
Wox has 27,506 stars and 2,437 forks on GitHub.
How does Wox rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 27,506 stars, Wox-launcher/Wox is ranked #542 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #72 among Go projects.
What license is Wox distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
