The minimalist, lightning-fast command palette for your desktop.
Experience native performance with the flexibility of the web—built with Tauri, React, and Framer Motion.
Sleek design. Lightning-fast results. Zero friction.
Aura keeps your workflow centered in one place—launch apps, calculate, copy colors, and navigate the web without leaving your keyboard.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🚀 App Launcher | Instantly index and launch your local applications. |
| 🧮 Smart Calculator | Perform math operations and unit conversions directly in the search bar. |
| 🎨 Color Lab | Preview hex codes live and copy them to your clipboard in a click. |
| 🌐 URL Aliases | Map custom keywords to your favorite URLs for instant navigation. |
| ⚡ Native Performance | Lightweight Tauri core ensures minimal RAM usage and native speed. |
Aura is actively under development, but you can try it locally.
- Node.js (LTS recommended)
- Rust & Cargo
- Tauri prerequisites
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/maxi-schaefer/Aura.git
cd Aura
# 2. Install dependencies
npm install
# 3. Launch in development mode
npm run tauri dev
⚠️ Binary releases for macOS, Windows, and Linux are coming soon.
Aura is fully customizable. You can define aliases, commands, and tweak system behavior in the settings panel.
We welcome all contributions! Whether it’s a new feature, a bug fix, or a style tweak, your help makes Aura better.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feat/your-feature - Commit your changes:
git commit -m "Added some feature" - Push to your branch:
git push origin feat/your-feature - Open a Pull Request
Check out issues for ideas or report bugs.
- Cross-platform binary releases
- Plugin system for extended functionality
- Improved search ranking and fuzzy search
Built with ❤️ by Maxi Schaefer