Quicksilver
Quicksilver is a macOS keyboard launcher and productivity tool for opening apps, finding files, and running actions faster.
What is Quicksilver?
Quicksilver is a native macOS productivity app that helps you control your Mac from the keyboard. It is designed for people who want a faster way to launch applications, open files, browse items, and perform actions without working through menus and folders. Quicksilver can search for apps, documents, contacts, and other content, then let you act on those items with commands such as open, move, copy, or send. It also supports triggers, clipboard features, and a plugin system that expands what it can do with other apps and services. Power users often use it to streamline repetitive tasks and reduce mouse-driven navigation. Quicksilver is published by Rob McBroom and is best known as a customizable launcher and action interface for Mac workflows.
Key features
- Launch applications and open files with a few keystrokes
- Search for items on your Mac and act on them from one command window
- Run actions such as moving, copying, emailing, or compressing files
- Create triggers for keyboard shortcuts or mouse-driven shortcuts
- Extend the app with plugins for additional apps and services
- Use clipboard and shelf features to keep frequently used items handy
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Quicksilver is legitimate Mac productivity software. It may request access that is normal for a launcher or automation tool, such as permissions needed to control apps, work with files, or integrate with system features. Because it can index content and trigger actions, review any permissions you grant and keep only the plugins and automations you actually use. Removing the app can also remove custom triggers, clipboard history, and workflow settings if you delete its support files.
Recommendation: Keep Quicksilver if you use keyboard launching, automation, or custom triggers in your daily Mac workflow. If you no longer use it, you can remove the app, but expect to lose its saved configuration, plugins, and personalized shortcuts if you also clear its related data folders.
Common paths
/Applications/Quicksilver.app~/Applications/Quicksilver.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/Quicksilver~/Library/Caches/com.blacktree.Quicksilver
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Quicksilver
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.blacktree.Quicksilver.plist
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