Kelp v2.0 is out for Windows

Your shortcut to everything on Windows

A fast, native launcher built with Rust. Find apps, terminate frozen processes, and take action in milliseconds without touching the mouse.

PressAlt+Spaceanywhere on Windows

Built for speed. Nothing else.

A native Windows launcher designed to get out of your way and execute in milliseconds.

Instant search

Find files and apps across your disk before your finger lifts from the key.

Process killer

Type 'kill' to terminate frozen windows immediately without Task Manager.

Power timers

Schedule sleep, restart, or shutdown with natural commands like 'sleep in 30m'.

100% offline

Zero telemetry and zero tracking. Everything stays strictly on your machine.

Zero input lag

Software should feel instantaneous under your fingers. Move your pointer over the cube to see the live wake in action.

Why switch from Windows Search

Windows search was built to promote web suggestions. Kelp was built in Rust to get out of your way.

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Instant response

Results appear as you type. No web queries, no loading indicators.

02

15 MB memory

Built in native Rust to run quietly in the background without hogging RAM.

03

Pure local privacy

Operates 100% offline. No Microsoft account, no telemetry, no tracking.

04

Direct process control

End stuck programs in one keystroke instead of waiting for Task Manager.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Kelp. Have more questions? Visit Discord or open an issue on GitHub.

Speed up your workflow on Windows

Native, lightweight, and completely open source. Free forever.

v2.0.0·Windows 10 & 11 (64-bit)·MIT License