https://github.com/laxyny/wannatool
WannaTool: A lightweight, modular utility to optimize and simplify the Windows experience. Inspired by Spotlight (Mac) and Raycast, reimagined for Windows, tailored for productivity and system control. Open-source under MIT license.
https://github.com/laxyny/wannatool
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WannaTool: A lightweight, modular utility to optimize and simplify the Windows experience. Inspired by Spotlight (Mac) and Raycast, reimagined for Windows, tailored for productivity and system control. Open-source under MIT license.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/laxyny/wannatool
- Owner: Laxyny
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-04-27T12:03:10.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-17T21:59:58.000Z (12 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-27T15:55:40.143Z (11 months ago)
- Topics: application-launcher, automation, c-sharp, desktop-utilities, file-search, open-source, productivity, quick-launch, search-tool, spotlight-alternative, system-tools, windows, windows-10, windows-11
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- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# WannaTool
> WannaTool is a lightweight and focused Windows launcher designed to stay fast, simple, and out of your way.
> It provides quick access to applications and a small set of power-user actions — without background bloat or unnecessary services.
Inspired by tools like Spotlight and Raycast, WannaTool is built specifically for Windows, with performance and restraint as first-class goals.
---
## Philosophy
WannaTool is intentionally minimal.
It does **not** try to replace Task Manager, MSI Center, or system “optimizer” tools.
It avoids background monitoring, aggressive cleaners, and permanent services.
Every feature follows a simple rule:
> If it is not explicitly useful, fast, and user-initiated, it does not belong in WannaTool.
The goal is to provide a clean launcher and a small set of reliable power-user actions — nothing more.
---
## Core Features
- **Quick launcher**
Open applications, files, and shortcuts instantly using `Alt + Space`.
- **Process inspection & termination**
View the heaviest running processes and terminate them on demand (`!top`, `!kill`).
No background monitoring, no automation.
- **Lightweight system monitoring**
Optional CPU and GPU usage display, designed to stay near zero cost when idle.
- **Modern and clean UI**
Minimal interface, high-quality icons, DPI-aware, and fully multi-monitor compatible.
- **Persistent settings**
User configuration stored safely in AppData, with instant application of changes.
---
## What WannaTool Is *Not*
To keep the project focused and reliable, WannaTool deliberately does **not** include:
- RAM cleaners or “boosters”
- Automatic system or service optimizers
- Battery or peripheral monitoring
- Heavy background watchers
Those features exist elsewhere and do not align with the purpose of this tool.
---
## Current Status
WannaTool is currently in **alpha**.
The core architecture is stable, but features and UI may evolve.
The focus is on correctness, performance, and polish rather than rapid feature expansion.
---
## Installation
Prebuilt binaries will be provided in GitHub Releases.
For development:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/laxyny/wannatool.git
```
---
## Roadmap (Short Term)
- Further performance and memory optimizations
- Command system improvements
- UX polish and edge-case handling
- Documentation and command discovery
No large features are planned without clear justification.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Credits
Developed and maintained by [Kevin Gregoire - Nodasys](https://github.com/laxyny).