https://github.com/vievie31/arxiv_spotlight

Spotlight (Flashlight) bundle to search paper from arXiv
https://github.com/vievie31/arxiv_spotlight

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Spotlight (Flashlight) bundle to search paper from arXiv

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/vievie31/arxiv_spotlight
• Owner: VieVie31
• License: mit
• Created: 2017-09-03T15:35:38.000Z (over 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2017-09-03T23:32:54.000Z (over 7 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-29T16:01:40.511Z (about 1 month ago)
• Topics: arxiv, arxiv-api, bundle, flashlight, macos-sierra, python, spotlight, spotlight-plugin
• Language: HTML
• Size: 220 KB
• Stars: 4
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Spotlight arXiv bundle

:arrow_right: See how to install and use it on [youtube](https://youtu.be/4gwc3rbZjLU) !

## Installation

To install this plugin, you need Flashlight working.

For details about Flashlight installation check [here](https://github.com/w0lfschild/Flashlight#installation)

Once Flashlight installed, just clone this repository and run the ```make.sh``` command.

This will create the ```arxiv.bundle``` file.

Move this file to ```~/Library/FlashlightPlugins/```.

## How to Use

Start an arXiv search by writting :

```

arxiv 'your request'

```

in the spotlight window.

The bundle will search the best paper with the arXiv API:

![alt loading preview](./img/loader.png)

And display the best result:

![alt loaded preview](./img/loaded.png)