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PowerToys vs Walker
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| Fact | PowerToys | Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 139k | 3.1k |
| Latest | v0.101.2362.0 | v2.17.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-25 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 44 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 75 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Alfred. Alternatives to Alfred →
PartialPowerToysWindows only. The launcher is Command Palette, one module of a wider utility suite.
PartialWalkerWayland launcher for Linux with app search, calculator, clipboard history and custom providers.
PowerToys
- v0.101.2712.02026-09-30Preview v0.101.2712.0pre-release
- v0.101.2684.02026-09-26Preview v0.101.2684.0pre-release
- v0.101.2652.02026-09-23Preview v0.101.2652.0pre-release
- v0.101.2632.02026-09-21Preview v0.101.2632.0pre-release
- v0.101.2601.02026-09-18Preview v0.101.2601.0pre-release
Walker
- v2.17.12026-09-24feat(desktopapps): support new edit action (56c9e2b)
- v2.17.02026-07-16bump version (42b3ed8)
- v2.16.22026-05-03fix: resolve crash/ghost window (#709) (93d44d1)
- v2.16.12026-04-27feat: add support for wayland ext_background effect (7b0cb0f)
- v2.16.02026-04-09fix: handle elephant listprovider change (8674ea8)
PowerToys
unsigned The latest release, v0.101.2362.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Walker
✓ signed The latest release, v2.17.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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