dtsl is a fast, keyboard-driven application launcher for the terminal with fuzzy search and extensive theming support.
This is free and open source software. The program has been abandoned.
Key Features
- Fast fuzzy search – Quickly find applications as you type.
- Highly customizable – Extensive theming with hex color support.
- Dual view modes – Switch between single-pane and dual-pane (category + apps) layouts.
- Vim-style navigation – hjkl movement plus arrow keys.
- Recent apps tracking – Quick access to frequently used applications.
- Smart cursor – Full cursor control with blinking support.
- Flexible configuration – Uses .rune config format with import/gather support.
Website: github.com/saltnpepper97/dstl
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Developer: saltnpepper97
License: MIT License
dtsl is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Terminal-Based Application Launchers | |
|---|---|
| fsel | Fast TUI app launcher and fuzzy finder |
| xstarter | Lives in the terminal and works well with tiling window managers |
| pmenu | Dynamic terminal-based menu inspired by dmenu |
| dtsl | Fuzzy search and extensive theming support |
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