Stryde – application launcher

Last Updated on February 20, 2026

Stryde is an application launcher that’s in an early stage of development.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

• Instant Search – Results appear as you type.
• Custom Themes – Make a UI with your own colors.
• Fast Launch – Launches in ~0.1-0.2s.
• Lightweight – ~20 MB Ram usage.
• Binary Size – 16 MB.
• Wayland & X11 Support.

Website: Abandoned
Support:
Developer: Dest
License: MIT License

Stryde is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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