Cerebro

About

Cerebro is a free and open-source, Electron-based productivity software developed by KELiON, originating from the United States. Positioned as an alternative to established tools like Alfred and Spotlight, it emphasizes speed, intuitive UI/UX, and the ability to display search results directly within the application, minimizing the need to open other programs. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes core features such as application launching, file search, and calculus solving, all extensible through a robust plugin system, and offering theme customization. Cerebro supports multiple platforms including Mac, Windows, and Linux, and allows for multiplatform export. While it has been praised for its aesthetics and solid functionality, particularly its dark theme, user feedback indicates challenges with fuzzy search capabilities, requiring specific keywords for common applications (e.g., 'command' for cmd, 'visual' for VS Code), and issues with newer versions and plugin compatibility. Some reviews also suggest the project may be discontinued, impacting its market position against competitors like Wox, Keypirinha, and Launchbar.