Quicklaunch Rebel - SANTANA Edition

The only Quicklaunchbar Alternative for Windows 11

Built in C#, designed for users who remember when software served them—not the other way around. Please note, this FREE Edition does not include the source code.

Highly recommended:

Create a Shortcut of Quicklaunch Rebel in the Startup Folder. Press the Windows Key + "R" Key on your Keyboard and type without quotes "shell:startup" This will open the Startup Folder. In there all shortcuts will execute when you reboot your PC.

Features:

Creates a tray icon with a popup menu. Loads shortcuts from a user-defined folder (C:\Quicklaunch by default). Supports launching files and folders, including .exe, .lnk, .url, and other common formats. Extracts icons from files for visual polish. Saves preferences in an .ini file. Handles refresh and exit commands via menu items.

• Launch your favorite apps from the tray
• put shortcuts Single Executables, all sorts of Documents and folders in the Quicklaunch Folder
• Simple and fast — no bloat
• Highlights the last Shortcut used (for repetitive tasks)
• highlights in red missing shortcuts
• Select different Themes (including animated themes)
• it resembles the behaviours and functionality of the old original
• access the Quicklaunch Tray Menu with Right-Mouse-Click

Sourcecode OpenSource MIT-License

The OpenSource Repo does not include all features found in this release. 

Note: Browser bookmark integration has been removed to preserve the tool’s focus. Bookmarks belong in browsers — QuickLaunch Rebel is for your system shortcuts.

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