Apps and folders
Search installed apps and useful folders from one keyboard-first surface.
A native Windows launcher
Think it.
Think it.
Type it.
Throw.
Your apps, files and quick actions: one shortcut away. No sprawling dashboard. Just a fast little launcher, built in Rust and made for the keyboard.
Windows x64Rust native controlsMIT open source
A little launcher. A native foundation.BUILT IN RUST · MADE FOR WINDOWS
THROW / WEBSITE DEMO
LOCAL EXAMPLES
SUGGESTED APPS3 EXAMPLES
Website demo only — nothing is launched or searched.
↑ ↓ move ↵ previewESC clears selection
A small, interactive illustration. It only filters sample entries in this page; it cannot search or run anything on your PC.
There when you need it. Gone when you don’t.A compact launcher, not another place to live.
CTRL+ALT+SPACE
A shorter path to the thingLess hunting.
Less hunting.
More doing.
Call Throw with a shortcut, type what you mean, and choose a result. Each mode has a simple prefix; the interface stays out of your way until you need it.
Find a file
Prefix a query with file: to search through the Windows Search catalog.
Quick maths
Type = (12+3)*2 for a result without opening a separate calculator.
Ask the web
Start with ? to turn a thought into a web search.
Quick system actions
Use > for system commands. Disruptive actions ask for confirmation.
Make it yours
Open inline actions with Ctrl+K, pick a custom theme, and choose a shortcut that fits.
Native by design
Rust at the core.
Rust at the core.
Windows at home.
Throw is built in Rust with native Windows controls. No Electron shell, no WebView layer, no .NET runtime to install, and no background telemetry process.
ImplementationRUST / NATIVE WINDOWS
Default modeLITE ENABLED
Background telemetryNONE
LicenseMIT / OPEN SOURCE
UNDER THE SURFACE / 01THE NATIVE FOUNDATION
THROW / FOUNDATIONRUST
01// small surface, native feel
02let launcher = Throw::new();
03launcher.listen(shortcut);
04// ready when called
Quiet by defaultRUST / WINDOWS / X64
A simple start
Up and running in a minute.
Download the latest Windows x64 installer and follow the prompts. Throw installs for your user account—no administrator rights or extra runtime required.
Download installerWindows x64 · per-user install · 2.4 MB
Download the installer
Get the current x64 setup directly from the project’s GitHub release.
Install for your account
Run setup and follow its prompts. It doesn’t need admin rights or a separate runtime.
Call it up
Press Ctrl+Alt+Space. You can also choose Alt+Space or Ctrl+Shift+Space.
Keep it light—or explore
Lite mode is on by default. Browser bookmark discovery and local launch history are optional.
Good to know
Before you throw.
Short answers to the practical questions.
What does Throw run on?
Throw is for Windows x64. The per-user installer doesn’t require admin rights or an additional runtime. This is preview software, and the installer is currently unsigned.
Why does Windows warn me about the installer?
The installer is unsigned, so Windows may show a publisher or reputation warning. That warning is expected for an unsigned build, not a reason to bypass protections. Only install software you trust; inspect the source and release details before running it.
Does it send telemetry or run a web runtime?
Throw uses native Windows controls and is built with Rust. It does not include Electron, a WebView, a .NET runtime requirement, or a background telemetry process. Browser bookmark discovery and local launch history are opt-in features.
Can I change the shortcut or appearance?
Yes. The default shortcut is Ctrl+Alt+Space; alternatives include Alt+Space and Ctrl+Shift+Space. You can choose a custom shortcut and a theme in Throw’s settings.
Is Throw related to Flow Launcher?
Throw originated as a Flow Launcher fork and retains that project’s credit. It is an independent project, not affiliated with Microsoft or Flow Launcher. It is MIT licensed and open source on GitHub.
Can I download a portable build?
There is no verified portable download link here. Check the project’s source repository and release page for current build options.
What does the demo on this page do?
It filters a small set of examples in your browser and previews selections as text. It does not access your files, run apps, execute commands, or open search URLs. The actual Windows app has those capabilities with the permissions and confirmations described in its documentation.
The next thing is one shortcut away
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