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How Developers Can Extend Albert with Custom Functionality

Albert supports three extension paths: native C++/Qt plugins, embedded Python modules, and CGI-based extensions in any language. …

How Fast Is Albert as a Keyboard Launcher?

Albert is designed for speed as one of its primary goals, and the project states it can keep up with muscle memory that reaches 2…

What Plugins Are Included with Albert Out of the Box?

Albert ships with a curated, peer-reviewed collection of plugins that are actively maintained, and the project states it works ou…

How does Albert's plugin system work?

Albert's plugin system is the mechanism that turns a keyboard launcher into a customizable command palette. The core application …

What Is Albert and What Does It Do?

Albert is a keyboard launcher for your machine: you type a query, and it gives you unified, efficient access to apps, files, and …