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24 alternativesQuicksilver launches and controls Mac applications and files from a keyboard-driven interface.
About Quicksilver
Quicksilver is a macOS productivity application for controlling a Mac from the keyboard. It can start applications, open files and bookmarks, and manipulate files, with actions such as moving, copying, emailing, or compressing them. Its capabilities can be extended with plugins for apps such as Apple Mail, Gmail, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Calendar and Reminders.
The homepage describes a macOS application and does not describe a web version, even though the directory lists web as a platform. The homepage also does not state which plugins are included by default.
Key features
- Launch applications and open files with a few keystrokes
- Move, copy, email, or compress files from the keyboard
- Assign keyboard shortcuts or mouse gestures to run actions
- Control Safari, Chrome, and Firefox and search their bookmarks and history
- Access clipboard history and calculate results with plugins
- Resize, crop, and convert images directly from the application
Best for: Mac users who want to launch apps, open files, and run common actions from the keyboard rather than the mouse.
Good for
- Free, according to the known pricing and the homepage
- Launches applications, files, and bookmarks with a few keystrokes
- Offers multiple interfaces and color themes
Watch out for
- The homepage describes a macOS application and does not describe a web version
- Browser, email, and calendar integrations are described as plugins, and the homepage does not say which are included by default
Quicksilver at a glance
- Website
- qsapp.com
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Quicksilver FAQ
How can I install Quicksilver?
The homepage offers a download and also lists installation through Homebrew.
Which browsers can Quicksilver control?
The homepage says Quicksilver can control Safari, Chrome, and Firefox and search their bookmarks and history.
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