Launchy

Launchy simplifies the way you access the applications installed on your computer.

You no longer need to have your desktop full of icons to access them, or open the start menu and browse all the submenus to find the software you're looking for.

Launchy is a simple tool that lets you open any application just by typing its name.

A drop-down list shows all the applications that start with or contain the text you enter in the search bar.

Launchy lets you launch not only external applications, but also utilities from Apple's operating system. The program stays hidden until you want to search for something.

If you don't like its look, you can customize it with dozens of skins that are included by default, and you can download even more from the creator's website.