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
Support:
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 |
| sklauncher | Terminal-based application launcher |
| pmenu | Dynamic terminal-based menu inspired by dmenu |
| ATMIRAL | Accessible text-based menu interface |
| dtsl | Fuzzy search and extensive theming support |
Read our verdict in the software roundup.
 Explore our carefully curated directory of recommended free and open source software, covering every major software category.The directory forms part of our extensive collection of articles for Linux enthusiasts. It includes hundreds of detailed reviews, together with free and open source alternatives to proprietary software from companies such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, IBM, Cisco, Oracle, and Autodesk. LinuxLinks also covers interesting projects worth exploring, Linux-compatible hardware, free programming books and tutorials, and much more. Know a useful free and open source Linux application that we haven’t covered? Tell us about it using our submission form. |
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.