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Quicksilver's plugin catalog covers communication, browsing, calculation, clipboard history, calendar and reminders, emoji insertion, and image manipulation. According to qsapp.com, plugins integrate Quicksilver with apps and workflows you already use, and the site provides an "Explore All Plugins" entry point to browse the full catalog. The specific plugins named on the site are listed below; treat this as a starting set rather than a complete inventory, since the catalog is described as extensible with hundreds of plugins.
Plugins named on qsapp.com
| Plugin | What it does |
|---|---|
| Send emails directly from Quicksilver with Apple Mail or Gmail | |
| Calculator | Perform calculations instantly and copy results to the clipboard |
| Clipboard & Shelf | Access clipboard history and store items for quick access |
| Browsers | Control Safari, Chrome, and Firefox; search bookmarks and history |
| Calendar & Reminders | Create events and reminders without leaving the keyboard |
| Emojis | Search and insert emojis anywhere with a quick shortcut |
| Image Manipulation | Resize, crop, and convert images directly from Quicksilver |
How the plugins fit into Quicksilver's workflow
Quicksilver is built around a keyboard-driven model: you invoke it, type a few keystrokes to select an object (an app, file, or bookmark), then apply an action. Plugins extend both halves of that model — they add new objects you can target and new actions you can apply.
A concrete example: with the Browsers plugin, you can search bookmarks and history from the same interface you use to launch apps, instead of switching to a browser window first. With Clipboard & Shelf, previously copied items become objects you can act on again. With Image Manipulation, a selected image file becomes something you can resize or convert without opening a separate editor.
The site also notes that Quicksilver learns your habits and adapts what it shows, and that triggers let you assign keyboard shortcuts or mouse gestures to run any action — so a plugin's actions can be bound to a shortcut once you've set it up.
How to find the full plugin list
The site's plugin section ends with an "Explore All Plugins →" link. That is the intended path for seeing everything beyond the seven plugins highlighted on the homepage. Because the homepage only names a subset, use that entry point if you need a plugin for a specific app or task not listed above.
What to check before relying on a plugin
- App dependency: The Mail plugin works with Apple Mail or Gmail, and the Browsers plugin covers Safari, Chrome, and Firefox. If you use a different mail client or browser, confirm support in the full catalog before assuming integration.
- macOS requirement: The download section lists a macOS version requirement; check the current version listed on the site against your system before installing.
- Installation route: The site offers both a direct download and installation via Homebrew, so you can pick whichever fits how you manage software.
Quicksilver itself is described as open source and free forever, maintained by a community of developers — but that statement covers the application, not a promise about every third-party plugin's status or maintenance.