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A cross-platform pie menu for desktops that launches apps, simulates shortcuts and opens files via radial menus.

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What is it?

Kando is a pie menu for the desktop that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Instead of a linear list, actions are arranged in a circle around the cursor, so you select an item by moving toward it. Menus can launch applications, simulate keyboard shortcuts, open files, and perform other actions.

Kando works with mouse, stylus, touch, or controller input, and it can also be operated with a keyboard. An example menu opens with Ctrl+Space on most platforms, and custom menus are created through a configuration interface described in the project's documentation.

On Linux, most desktop environments are supported, though some require additional setup. Pre-built installers are available for each platform, and the project can also be compiled from source.

Key features

  • 01Radial menus that open at the cursor and select items by direction.
  • 02Launch applications, simulate keyboard shortcuts, and open files from menu items.
  • 03Supports mouse, stylus, touch, controller, and keyboard input.
  • 04Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Use cases

  • Quickly launching frequently used applications without using the taskbar or dock.
  • Triggering keyboard shortcuts through a mouse gesture or controller.
  • Building personal shortcut menus for common desktop tasks.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install Kando from the releases page or the platform install guides (Windows, macOS, Linux)

  2. 2

    Press Ctrl+Space to open the example menu

Things to know

  • Linux support depends on the desktop environment, and some require additional configuration.

In collections

Open-source Mac appsDesktop GUI apps & toolkits

Topics

#pie-menu#desktop#electron#cross-platform#productivity#ux-design#gestures#linux#macos#marking-menu

FAQ

What is kando?
A cross-platform pie menu for desktops that launches apps, simulates shortcuts and opens files via radial menus. Kando is a pie menu for the desktop that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Instead of a linear list, actions are arranged in a circle around the cursor, so you select an item by moving toward it. Menus can launch applications, simulate keyboard shortcuts, open files, and perform other actions.
Is kando free to use? What license does it have?
kando is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is kando still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to kando was on Nov 6, 2026.
What can I use kando for?
Quickly launching frequently used applications without using the taskbar or dock. Triggering keyboard shortcuts through a mouse gesture or controller. Building personal shortcut menus for common desktop tasks.
How do I install kando?
Install Kando from the releases page or the platform install guides (Windows, macOS, Linux) Press Ctrl+Space to open the example menu
Where can I get kando?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/kando-menu/kando

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