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From [`v0.9.0`](https://github.com/DextApp/dext/releases/tag/v0.9.0), we won't add any feature unless small with backwards compability in mind.\n\nCurrently, the roadmap for [`dext` 2.0](https://github.com/DextApp/dext/projects/5) is to move to the direction of having the following accomplished:\n\n1.  [having a hook system for external plugins](https://gist.github.com/adnasa/fec7c66d39f700371262437bb22732ad#hooking-system)\n2.  consolidating all packages of dext into a monorepo\n\n[...among other features](https://github.com/DextApp/dext/projects/5).\n\n[![Travis](https://img.shields.io/travis/DextApp/dext/develop.svg?maxAge=2592000\u0026style=flat-square)](https://travis-ci.org/DextApp/dext) [![Coveralls branch](https://img.shields.io/coveralls/DextApp/dext/develop.svg?maxAge=2592000\u0026style=flat-square)](https://coveralls.io/github/DextApp/dext) [![license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/DextApp/dext.svg?maxAge=2592000\u0026style=flat-square)](LICENSE) [![Gitter](https://img.shields.io/gitter/room/nwjs/nw.js.svg?style=flat-square)](https://gitter.im/dext-app/Lobby)\n\n## Overview\n\n**Dext** is a JavaScript powered smart launcher. Built with JavaScript behind the influences of _Alfred_.\n\nMade compatible with _Alfred_ workflows that is powered by node (see: [alfy](https://github.com/sindresorhus/alfy)).\n\n![](screenshot.gif?raw=true)\n\n**_Note: Currently available only for Mac OS X platform. Please help contribute for Windows and Linux users._**\n\n## Install\n\nDownload the latest zip file [here](https://github.com/DextApp/dext/releases/) and unzip the archive. Open `Dext.app` and follow the instructions below for usage.\n\nYou can also use Homebrew Cask to download the app by running these commands:\n\n```\nbrew update\nbrew cask install dext\n```\n\n**NOTE: Release version may not be stable as Dext is still in it's early stage of development. Please help [contribute](CONTRIBUTING.md) towards a stable build.**\n\n## Usage\n\n### Toggle Dext Bar\n\nSimply toggle and start typing with:\n\n\u003ckbd\u003ealt\u003c/kbd\u003e + \u003ckbd\u003espace\u003c/kbd\u003e\n\n### Actions\n\nEach item may have it's own action. You can execute an item by double-clicking on the item or selecting it and pressing:\n\n\u003ckbd\u003eenter\u003c/kbd\u003e\n\n### Help/About\n\nType `?`\n\n## Dext Package Manager\n\n[Dext Package Manager (`dpm`)](https://github.com/DextApp/dext-cli) is available to download separately. `dpm` can be used to easily install and configure your **_Dext_** instance. Please refer to the docs over at the [`dpm`](https://github.com/DextApp/dext-cli) repository for more information.\n\n```bash\n$ npm install -g dext-cli\n```\n\n## Configuring\n\nThe **_Dext_** configuration file is located in the `.dext` folder in your home directory (`~/.dext/`). This directory should contain a `config.json` file as well as a `plugins` folder. In here, you can drop any plugins.\n\n_Hint: Use [`dpm`](https://github.com/DextApp/dext-cli) to easily manage plugins._\n\n```\n.dext/\n| --- config.json\n| --- plugins/\n| --- | --- dext-github-plugin/\n| --- | --- dext-hackernews-plugin/\n```\n\n### Core Plugins\n\n* **Bookmarks** - Search your Chrome bookmarks.\n* **Browser** - Quick open your browser to a given URL.\n* **Calculator** - Quickly calculate something.\n* **Screen Saver** - Starts the screen saver.\n\n### Community Plugins\n\n* [dext-darwin-applications-plugin](https://github.com/vutran/dext-darwin-applications-plugin) - Dext plugin to search for applications (Darwin only).\n* [dext-docker-registry-plugin](https://github.com/vutran/dext-docker-registry-plugin) - Search the Docker Registry for images.\n* [dext-emoji-plugin](https://github.com/vutran/dext-emoji-plugin) - Search for emojis.\n* [dext-giphy-plugin](https://github.com/adnasa/dext-giphy-plugin) - Search for giphy images.\n* [dext-github-plugin](https://github.com/vutran/dext-github-plugin) - Search for repositories by name on GitHub.\n* [dext-hackernews-plugin](https://github.com/vutran/dext-hackernews-plugin) - Search for best, top, or newest stories on Hacker News.\n* [dext-npms-plugin](https://github.com/hypebeast/dext-npms-plugin) - Search for npm packages on npms.io.\n* [dext-omdb-plugin](https://github.com/adnasa/dext-omdb-plugin) - Search for imdb movies through the omdb-api.\n* [dext-base64-encode-plugin](https://github.com/brpaz/dext-base64-encode-plugin) - Dext plugin that allows to encode and decode any text into base64.\n* [dext-rubygems-plugin](https://github.com/akz92/dext-rubygems-plugin) - Search for ruby gems on rubygems.org.\n* [dext-search-plugin](https://github.com/justinpchang/dext-search-plugin) - Search Google and open results in web browser.\n* [dext-plugin-list-plugin](https://github.com/justinpchang/dext-plugin-list-plugin) - Display list of all active plugins.\n* [dext-system-plugin](https://github.com/justinpchang/dext-system-plugin) - Display system and battery information.\n\n### Community Themes\n\n* [dext-predawn-theme](https://github.com/adnasa/dext-predawn-theme) - Predawn theme for Dext\n* [dext-nova-theme](https://github.com/vutran/dext-nova-theme) - Nova theme for Dext\n\n## Developers Documentation\n\n* [Plugins](docs/PLUGINS.md)\n* [Themes](docs/THEMES.md)\n\n## Goals\n\n* To provide a free/open-source alternative to _Spotlight_, and _Alfred_.\n* Preserve compatibility with existing _Alfred_ workflows.\n* Allow customization and extending via plugins and themes.\n\n## Contributing\n\n♥ **_Dext_** and want to contribute? I am seeking contributors of any levels to help grow the application. You can help contribute to the growth of this application in many ways.\n\n* [Bug Reports](CONTRIBUTING.md#bug-reports)\n* [Feature Requests](CONTRIBUTING.md#feature-requests)\n* [Pull Requests](CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-requests)\n* [Feedback and Suggestions](CONTRIBUTING.md#feedback-and-suggestions)\n\n## Support\n\nLike what you see? [Become a Patron](https://www.patreon.com/vutran) and support me via a monthly donation.\n\n## LICENSE\n\nMIT © [Vu Tran](https://github.com/vutran/)\n","funding_links":["https://www.patreon.com/vutran"],"categories":["JavaScript"],"sub_categories":[],"project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2FDextApp%2Fdext","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2FDextApp%2Fdext","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2FDextApp%2Fdext/lists"}