Quicksilver is one of the oldest productivity tools for Mac, first released in 2003 and still maintained today. It gives you keyboard control over your whole system. Launch apps, open files, move folders, send emails and more, all without touching your mouse. Version 2.0 added native Apple Silicon support.

Key Features:

• Launch any app, file, or folder with just a few keystrokes
• Move, copy, rename, and delete files without opening Finder
• Fuzzy search that learns from your habits over time
• Assign keyboard shortcuts to any action you repeat often
• Plugin support for Mail, Safari, Music, and more
• Browse your entire file system using keywords and fuzzy matching
• Free and open-source, hosted on GitHub

Quicksilver is often compared to Alfred and Raycast, but it works differently. It is built around the idea of subject, verb, and object, like building a simple sentence. It works best for power users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows. If you have never used a launcher before, Quicksilver will change how you work on your Mac.