quicksilver
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Description:
Productivity application
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.5.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @qsapp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: launcher automation productivity macos keyboard-shortcuts
Install: brew install --cask quicksilver
About:
Quicksilver is a premier macOS productivity tool that functions as an adaptive launcher and command interface. It enables users to rapidly access applications, files, and contacts through a unified search interface. Its powerful plugin architecture allows for complex workflow automation and data manipulation directly from the keyboard.
Key Features:
  • Unified search interface for apps, files, and contacts
  • Extensible plugin architecture for custom workflows
  • Clipboard history and snippet management
  • Text expansion and automation capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Rapid application launching and file navigation without using the mouse
  • Automating repetitive tasks and text entry via snippets and triggers
  • Controlling music playback and system functions via keyboard shortcuts
Alternatives:
  • Raycast – Modern alternative with a focus on team extensibility and native API integrations
  • Alfred – Direct competitor with robust workflow features and a polished user interface
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 30, 2026 10:31pm 2.5.9 0 VERSION_BUMP c9c0e531
Mar 24, 2026 10:35pm 2.5.8 0 VERSION_BUMP eb9e1cd4
Mar 22, 2026 10:24am 2.5.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a2c330e
Feb 14, 2026 4:24pm 2.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 336a9984
Feb 12, 2026 8:06pm 2.5.5 0 VERSION_BUMP d429508d
Jan 30, 2026 10:27pm 2.5.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 59d37f33
Sep 15, 2025 12:51pm 2.5.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 9b6c36c6
Sep 14, 2025 1:23pm 2.5.3 0 VERSION_BUMP ccf3671f