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Quicksilver
The legendary keyboard launcher that lets you control your Mac quickly and elegantly.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is Quicksilver?
Quicksilver is a fast, free and open-source macOS productivity application: launch apps, open files, move or compress them, send messages and much more — all from the keyboard. It learns your habits, supports triggers and hundreds of plugins, and offers multiple interfaces to fit your rhythm.
Pros
- Blazing-fast keyboard control of your Mac
- Hundreds of plugins and triggers
- Free and open source forever
Cons
- Mac only
- Power features take some learning
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