Free & Open Source · Windows & macOS · v1.4.3

Open Any Project
In One Keystroke

QuickZack is a lightning-fast project launcher for developers. Hit Alt+Space anywhere, type a few letters, and your project opens instantly in your favorite editor.

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my-react
↑↓ navigate  ↵ open  Esc close
📦
my-react-dashboard
~/Projects/my-react-dashboard
Open ↵
📦
my-react-native-app
~/Projects/my-react-native-app
Open ↵
🐘
laravel-api
~/Projects/laravel-api
Open ↵
🐍
python-scraper
~/Projects/python-scraper
Open ↵
⚡ QuickZack    42 projects indexed Alt+Space to toggle
Press Alt + Space anywhere to launch
Features

Everything a Developer Needs

No fluff, no bloat — just a fast, keyboard-driven launcher that gets out of your way.

⚡
Instant Global Shortcut
Press Alt+Space from anywhere — browser, terminal, anywhere — and QuickZack pops up instantly. No clicks, no distractions.
🔍
Fuzzy Search
Powered by Fuse.js fuzzy search. Type "rct" and find "my-react-app". Typos welcome — it understands what you mean.
🎯
Open in Any Editor
Works with VS Code, PHPStorm, Sublime, WebStorm — any editor. Just set the editor_command in config and you're done.
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Auto Project Detection
Automatically detects Node.js, PHP, Python, Rust, Go, Java, and Git projects — showing the right icon for every project type.
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Lives in System Tray
Runs quietly in your system tray. No taskbar clutter. Always ready, zero overhead. Right-click for quick actions like Rescan.
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Simple JSON Config
Configure your projects folder, editor, shortcut, and excluded folders. One JSON file. That's it.
What's New

Supercharged for Speed & Control:
What's New in v1.4.3

QuickZack v1.4 SSH Explorer
Next-Level Workflow

Ultimate Power-User Control

QuickZack puts unprecedented power at your fingertips. Designed for absolute control, it's not just a customizable experience, it's your complete command center.

Deep Directory Manipulation

Create files, new folders, archive directories, and manage your local or remote file system with native, powerful command integration.

Full System Health Visibility

Instantly check environment health. View installed packages: node, composer, php, npm, etc. Get a clear overview of your instance's stack and performance.

Unified Quick Actions: One-Click Execution

Launch your project directly in your preferred editor, open a dedicated terminal instance, or establish an SSH shell instantly. One click, total flexibility.

Instant Git Status Insights

Native Git integration. Instantly view clean/unpushed branch status. Green badges for clean, Orange for pending. Understand your local and remote repositories in real-time without ever opening a terminal.

Comprehensive Remote Directory Explorer

Full remote file structure navigation. Browse remote project files, create new files or folders, and rename items directly from the sidebar. Total filesystem visibility across all your SSH instances.

Command Your Entire Environment

Perform core management tasks from the sidebar. Archiving and de-archiving folders, checking installed software (e.g., node, composer, php, etc.), and managing system services, with comprehensive controls for remote instances.

HOW IT WORKS

Up and running in 60 seconds

A new standard in project management. Go, without a setup wizard, in seconds.

1

Download & Install

On Windows, download the high-performance installer (.exe). On macOS, acquire the DMG, and drag to Applications. Zero admin required.

2

Set Your Projects Folder

Instantly configure with the tray icon or edit config.json to set your projects_path (e.g., ~/Projects, C:/xampp/htdocs). Total control.

projects_path: "~/Projects"

Simply Set & Go

⚡ Alt + Space
projects scan_...
3

Press Alt+Space

QuickZack executes a lightning-fast scan, instantly listing all projects. Type to filter, Press Enter to open. Frictionless flow.

4

Work Faster!

That's it. No more hunting through File Explorer or memorizing paths. Just type and go. You're now a power user.

🚀🔥⚡💻
A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF PROJECT SUPPORT
📦 Node.js
🐘 PHP
🐍 Python
🦀 Rust
🐹 Go
☕ Java
🔀 Git Repos
📁 Any Folder
Configuration

Simple to
Customize

One JSON file controls everything. Edit it from the tray icon with your system text editor — no restarts needed after rescan.

projects_path
Your root folder where all projects live. QuickZack scans this directory for projects.
editor_command
Command to open your editor. Use code for VS Code, phpstorm for PHPStorm, or any custom command.
shortcut
Keyboard shortcut to toggle the launcher. Default is Alt+Space. Change to anything you prefer.
exclude_folders
Folders to skip when scanning. Defaults exclude node_modules, .git, vendor, etc.
config.json
{
  // macOS: "~/Projects" · Windows: "C:/xampp/htdocs"
  "projects_path": "~/Projects",
  "editor_command": "code",
  "shortcut": "Alt+Space",
  "max_depth": 1,
  "exclude_folders": [
    ".git",
    "node_modules",
    "vendor",
    "__pycache__",
    ".DS_Store"
  ]
}
Download

Free. Forever.

No license keys. No subscriptions. Just a fast, free tool built for developers.

Windows

Installer
Start Menu shortcut · Auto-start
Windows 10/11 · x64 · v1.4.3
Portable
No install · USB drive ready
Windows 10/11 · x64 · v1.4.3

macOS

Apple Silicon
M1/M2/M3/M4 · Native ARM
macOS 12+ · arm64 · v1.4.2
Intel
x64 · Legacy Mac support
macOS 12+ · x64 · v1.4.2

After installing, look for the ⚡ icon in your system tray / menu bar.
Right-click → Edit config.json to set your projects folder.
Then press Alt+Space anywhere to start launching!
macOS: right-click → Open on first launch to bypass Gatekeeper.