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Cerebro vs Flow Launcher
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| Fact | Cerebro | Flow Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | C# |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 8.6k | 16k |
| Latest | v0.11.0 | v2.1.4 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 34 days between releases | about 46 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Alfred. Alternatives to Alfred →
PartialCerebroCross-platform launcher with plugins for search, calculation and app control.
Full replacementFlow LauncherRuns on Windows rather than macOS, with plugins in the place of workflows.
Cerebro
Flow Launcher
- v2.1.42026-09-20Fixed Firefox bookmark loading when profiles.ini uses different line endings.
- v2.1.32026-06-08=============
- v2.1.22026-05-10=============
- v2.1.12026-03-09=============
- v2.1.02026-02-24We have moved to a new UI framework, themes with namespaces pointing to will no longer work. Please update your themes…
Cerebro
unsigned The latest release, v0.11.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Flow Launcher
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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