EverythingToolbar

Everything integration for the Windows taskbar.

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Quick Overview

EverythingToolbar is a Windows taskbar toolbar that integrates with the Everything search engine. It provides instant file and folder search capabilities directly from the Windows taskbar, offering a seamless and efficient way to find files on your computer.

Pros

Fast and efficient file search directly from the taskbar
Customizable appearance and search options
Integrates well with the Windows interface
Lightweight and resource-friendly

Cons

Requires Everything search engine to be installed separately
Limited to Windows operating system
May require some initial setup and configuration
Occasional compatibility issues with certain Windows updates

Getting Started

Install Everything search engine from https://www.voidtools.com/
Download the latest EverythingToolbar release from https://github.com/srwi/EverythingToolbar/releases
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
Right-click on the taskbar, go to "Toolbars," and select "EverythingToolbar"
Customize the toolbar settings by right-clicking on it and selecting "Settings"

Note: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to install software on your system. Some antivirus software may flag the installer, but it is safe to use.

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Pros of Flow.Launcher

More versatile and feature-rich, offering a wide range of plugins and functionalities
Customizable user interface with themes and appearance settings
Supports multiple languages and has a larger community

Cons of Flow.Launcher

Slower startup time and potentially higher resource usage
May have a steeper learning curve due to its extensive features
Less focused on file search compared to EverythingToolbar

Code Comparison

EverythingToolbar (C#):

public static string GetEverythingPath()
{
    return Path.Combine(Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.ProgramFiles), "Everything", "Everything.exe");
}

Flow.Launcher (C#):

public static string GetDataDirectory()
{
    return Path.Combine(Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData), "FlowLauncher");
}

Both projects use C# and have similar approaches to handling file paths. However, Flow.Launcher's codebase is more extensive and modular due to its plugin system and broader feature set.

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Pros of Wox

More versatile with a wide range of plugins for various functionalities
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Customizable appearance with themes

Cons of Wox

Slower search performance compared to EverythingToolbar
Requires more system resources
Less seamless integration with Windows taskbar

Code Comparison

EverythingToolbar (C#):

public static class SearchManager
{
    public static void Search(string query)
    {
        Everything.Search(query);
    }
}

Wox (C#):

public class Main : IPlugin
{
    public List<Result> Query(Query query)
    {
        // Custom search logic here
    }
}

EverythingToolbar focuses on integrating with the Everything search engine, providing fast file searches directly from the Windows taskbar. It's lightweight and efficient but limited in scope.

Wox is a more comprehensive launcher with plugin support, offering a wider range of functionalities beyond file search. It's more customizable but may be slower for file searches compared to EverythingToolbar.

The code snippets show that EverythingToolbar directly uses the Everything search engine, while Wox allows for custom search implementations through its plugin system.

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Pros of ueli

Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
More extensive plugin system with user-created plugins
Customizable UI themes and appearance

Cons of ueli

Slower search performance for large file systems
Higher resource usage due to Electron framework
Less seamless integration with Windows Explorer

Code Comparison

EverythingToolbar (C#):

public static class Everything
{
    [DllImport("Everything64.dll", CharSet = CharSet.Unicode)]
    public static extern int Everything_SetSearch(string lpSearchString);
    // ...
}

ueli (TypeScript):

export class SearchEngine {
    public search(term: string): Promise<SearchResultItem[]> {
        // Implementation
    }
    // ...
}

EverythingToolbar leverages the Everything SDK for fast file searching, while ueli implements its own search engine in TypeScript. This difference contributes to the performance gap between the two projects when dealing with large file systems.

Both projects offer launcher-style functionality, but EverythingToolbar focuses on seamless Windows integration, while ueli prioritizes cross-platform compatibility and extensibility through plugins.

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EverythingToolbar

Instant file search integration for the Windows taskbar powered by Everything.

ð Features

Light & Dark Themes

EverythingToolbar seamlessly blends into Windows 10 and 11, automatically adjusting to your system theme.

Custom Search Filters

EverythingToolbar includes common search filters out of the box. For advanced users, it can synchronize with Everything's custom filters, giving you complete control over your search experience. Enable this feature by checking Use Everything filters in the EverythingToolbar's Filters settings.

Quick Search Options

Easily toggle search flags (match case, whole word, match path, and regex) to find your files with precision.

RegEx-Powered File Actions

Create custom Open with actions by navigating to Settings â Custom actions. Enable Automatically apply rules based on condition to execute commands automatically based on file type and regular expressions. Leave the regex field empty to display the action only in the context menu.

Compatibility

EverythingToolbar works seamlessly on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and integrates perfectly with tools like ExplorerPatcher and StartAllBack for full deskband support on Windows 11.

Additional Features

Access EverythingToolbar instantly via customizable global shortcut
Drag and drop files directly from search results
Preview files with QuickLook or Seer integration
Support for custom Everything instance names

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Function
`â` / `â`	Navigate search results
`Ctrl` + `â` / `â`	Navigate search history (if enabled)
`Enter` / `Click`	Open file or folder
`Ctrl` + `Enter` / `Click`	Open containing folder
`Shift` + `Enter` / `Click`	Open in Everything
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `C`	Copy full path to clipboard
`Alt` + `Enter` / `Click`	Show file properties
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `Enter` / `Click`	Run as administrator
`Shift` + `Right Click`	Open system context menu
(`Shift` +) `Tab`	Cycle through filters
`Ctrl` + `0-9`	Select filter by number
`Space`	Preview file in QuickLook
`Win` + `Alt` + `S`	Focus search box (customizable)

ð¦ Installation

Prerequisites

Windows 10 or Windows 11
Everything â¥ 1.4.1 installed and running

Note: The Lite version of Everything is not supported

Install EverythingToolbar

Choose one of the following installation methods:

Installer: Download from GitHub Releases
winget: winget install srwi.everythingtoolbar.launcher or winget install srwi.everythingtoolbar.deskband

Important: For Everything 1.5a users, set the instance name to 1.5a in EverythingToolbar's advanced settings (Settings â Advanced â Everything instance name). (Screenshot)

âï¸ Setup

Launcher (Taskbar Icon)

Recommended for unmodified Windows 11 installations

After installation on Windows 11, the setup assistant will guide you through the configuration process.

If the setup assistant doesn't start automatically, search for EverythingToolbar in the Windows Start menu.

For Windows 10 users who prefer the search icon (not recommended), search for EverythingToolbar.Launcher.exe, start it manually and follow the setup process.

Deskband

Recommended for Windows 10 or when using ExplorerPatcher / StartAllBack

After installation on Windows 10:

Right-click the taskbar and select EverythingToolbar from the Toolbars context menu

You may need to open the context menu twice for EverythingToolbar to appear
Unlock the taskbar to adjust size and position (demonstration video)

Windows 11 users: The search icon setup assistant starts automatically after installation. To use the deskband instead (only recommended with ExplorerPatcher/StartAllBack), close the assistant and end EverythingToolbar's background process via the system tray.

For troubleshooting and additional setup help, see the FAQ.

ð ï¸ Development

Building from Source

Open the solution in Visual Studio with .NET 8.0 support
Disable code signing in project properties
Choose your build target:
- Deskband: Build EverythingToolbar.Deskband project, then run /tools/install_deskband.cmd as administrator
- Search icon: Set EverythingToolbar.Launcher as startup project and start debugging

ð¤ Contributing

All types of contributions are welcome! Whether you're reporting bugs, requesting features, or submitting pull requests, your help is appreciated.

How to Contribute

Check existing issues before creating new ones
Help with open issues and discussions
Translate EverythingToolbar into your language

ð Support

If you're enjoying EverythingToolbar, I'd be truly grateful for your support! You can show your appreciation by giving a star on GitHub or making a donation:

Buy me a coffee
Donate via PayPal

â FAQ

For frequently asked questions, troubleshooting guides, and detailed configuration instructions, visit the FAQ.

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EverythingToolbar

ð Features

Light & Dark Themes

Custom Search Filters

Quick Search Options

RegEx-Powered File Actions

Compatibility

Additional Features

Keyboard Shortcuts

ð¦ Installation

Prerequisites

Install EverythingToolbar

âï¸ Setup

Launcher (Taskbar Icon)

Deskband

ð ï¸ Development

Building from Source

ð¤ Contributing

How to Contribute

ð Support

â FAQ

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ð¦ Installation

âï¸ Setup

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