Description


Dext


Dext is a cool and simple smart launcher tool that takes inspiration from the Alfred project and runs on JavaScript. It's designed to help you quickly launch apps or perform tasks using a system-wide hotkey. Plus, it relies on various plug-ins to handle different jobs.



Getting Started with Dext


After you install Dext, you'll spot its icon in the Dock. Just a heads up, you need to use the Option + Space hotkey to pull up the search bar. If you don’t do that, it'll be pretty quiet and won’t show itself.



Launching at Login


If you want Dext ready whenever you log in, you can add it to your list of items that start automatically. This way, you'll have its features handy without needing to set anything up each time.



Built-in Plug-ins


Dext comes with three handy plug-ins right out of the box! They let you search through your Google Chrome bookmarks, do quick calculations, or even turn on your screensaver with ease.



Explore More Plug-ins


If you're looking for more options, check out the Dext project page. There are tons of additional plug-ins created by the community! You can easily download any plug-in you like. Just grab the archive file and head over to your home directory where you'll find a .dext folder. Move those files into the right spot within that folder.



Configuring Dext


You’ll also find a config.json file in that same location which lets you tweak Dext even more! And if you're into command-line tools, there's the dpm tool for managing all your plug-ins.



Wrapping Up


In short, Dext is a small but powerful utility that helps you perform actions or launch apps from an easy-to-access bar anywhere on your system. It's great because while it has some built-in plug-ins, adding new ones is super simple too!


If you're ready to try it out yourself, check out this link for download: Dext for Mac!


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User Reviews for Dext FOR MAC 1

  • for Dext FOR MAC
    Dext FOR MAC provides a minimalist smart launcher tool with system-wide hotkey and practical plug-ins. Great for quick actions and agent launching.
    Reviewer profile placeholder Sara Johnson