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You'll find plenty of keyboard-shortcut launchers floating around for Mac OS X, but Quicksilver's stylish interface, small footprint, and many customization options set it ahead of the pack. You activate this open-source program via a user-assignable hot key that spawns a small text field for entering abbreviations to locate applications, documents, or anything else.
Quicksilver offers multiple interface choices, from a menu bar to a transparent bezel that hovers over your desktop. Its other features include a task viewer, a "shelf" for storing frequently accessed files, and a clipboard history. The latest version of Quicksilver adds support for OS X's Quick Look features, letting you preview URLs and files using a key command straight from the Quicksilver interface. It also offers several fixes, updated plug-ins preferences sidebars and a new Extended Documentation window.
Quicksilver is a fantastic addition for anyone looking for alternative ways to launch applications from the Dock or to hunt through the Finder for files. This version requires Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or later.
Publisher's Description
From Blacktree:
Quicksilver is a light, fast and free Mac OS X application that gives you the power to control your Mac with keystrokes alone.
What's new in this version:
- NEW: Better management of plugins. Automatic replacement and removal of obsolete plugins. (#764, #875)
- NEW: Display the search mode (Filter Catalog, Filter Results, Snap to Best) in results window (#413, #786)
- NEW: Allow the search mode to be changed using â??â?? and â??â?? (toggle through all 3 states) (#67, #786)
- NEW: Add keyboard shortcuts to preferences buttons (â??+, â??R, â??I for add, refresh and info) (#527, #785)
- NEW: Much improved cr... See all new features
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"I have no clue how to run this."
Version: Quicksilver b63
Pros
See above.
Cons
See above.
Summary
I must be stupid but I can't figure out how to work this program. Only gave it a 3 star but I really can't say that's a good or bad rating. Probably bad but then I won't know until/unless I can get some help using it.
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"Great product"
Version: Quicksilver b63
Pros
I never even care about it because IT ALWAYS WORKS
Cons
If there are any I an unaware if them
Summary
I know I have to have so why not have the BEST?
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"excellent program"
Version: Quicksilver b63
Pros
easy and functional
Cons
i don't find any problem
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"The app that should be built into the OS System"
Version: Quicksilver b60
Pros
Easy to install, it is far simpler to ask you to read the Editors review in regard to all it's functions, as he has done it so well. But it works, and works well.
Cons
Sorry, none!
Summary
I have used QS for more versions than I care to remember.
It's so bloody simple,and I have had absolutely no issues at all. I notice at least one person reports that the preferences cannot be accessed in 10.6 - I've not had that problem in 10.6. anything, including 10.6.8. Oh, I really haven't got the time or energy to go into all the preference options (yer, not a good review, i know), but you have control over options for application(s) behaviour, define hot keys or other inputs, catalog items in searching, and adding a multitude of plug-ins.
The ability to simply assign keyboard shortcuts is not necessarily anything new. What makes QS so good is that all that is necessary is to hit 'Option' 'Command' and it brings up a search window. Hit the first letter of your app (or whatever), or the letter combination you have assigned, and there it is, ready to open.. If (like me) you get to the point of having more apps than you care to admit, it will give you the choice of possibilities triggered by the key (or key combination) you have called up up.
Maybe Lion will include some similar function, but it is one of those great apps that really should have always been resident in the Mac OS. -
"Starting to lose its way on Snow Leopard 10.6"
Version: Quicksilver b58
Pros
I've been using Quicksilver for a couple of years now, and find it invaluable as keyboard-based application launcher.
Cons
Keystroke (command-esc) to launch a command window with a Finder selection doesn't work for me in b58. Version b54 is buggy on 10.6 now with the inability to access Preferences. I use b54 again using preferences file copied from a 10.5 installation.
Summary
New users maybe want to look at Alfred in the App Store. Quicksilver development has moved from the original developer Blacktree to Google Code. I tried it but for me it doesn't have all the features I want, namely the ability to manipulate multiple items selected in the Finder. I'll just have to make sure I store an extra copy of my Quicksilver preference files in case I'll need to reinstall b54, and cross my fingers that a future 10.6 update doesn't break it any further.
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"Installs easily."
Version: Quicksilver b58
Pros
Works well in the background.
Cons
I have found none yet.
Summary
I would recommend this to someone if they needed it.
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"Does not work on my IMac OS 10.6.5"
Version: Quicksilver b58
Pros
Does not work on my IMac OS 10.6.5
Cons
Does not work on my IMac OS 10.6.5
Summary
Does not work on my IMac OS 10.6.5
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"Quicksliver: This diamond has been turned back int..."
Version: Quicksilver b58
Summary
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I am a long-time Quicksliver user who is so discouraged by the open-source development process -- or lack thereof -- that I'm going to switch over to Launchbar. When it works, Quicksilver is a seamless, smooth, quick and brilliant addition to my Mac. I can't stand not having it when I work.
But its ability to create and save triggers is broken. And without triggers, what's the point?
If the developers get that working again, I'll be back. But right now, I waste too much time fiddling and frustrated. The point is to be more productive.Not less.
What a bummer. -
"nice but overtake by Finder OS X 10.6"
Version: Quicksilver b58
Pros
nice & small
Cons
no cons but out of date
Summary
useful in the old days of Macintosh
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"sear ch gadget"
Version: Quicksilver b57
Pros
it provide a sea r ch
Cons
the sea r chcould be easier if let u put in more thenone letter at a time
Summary
it a sooso gadget- wiil use on o ccaasion
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