icedman / search-light

Gnome Extension to bring macOS's Spotlight functionality

Search Light

A GNOME Shell 42+ Extension

This is a Gnome Shell extension that takes the apps search widget out of Overview. Like the macOS spotlight, or Alfred.

Notice

• Gnome 46 port is ready for testing
• Gnome 45 port is ready for testing
• Gnome 44 and prior will be under g44 branch

Features

• Popup search box
• Colors, background, borders customization
• Blurred background
• Multi-monitor support

Installation

Manual Installation:

• Clone this repo

$ git clone https://github.com/icedman/search-light

• Use the Makefile to build and install

$ cd search-light
$ make

From Gnome Extensions Repository

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Keybinding

ctrl+cmd+space (change at the preference page)

Credits

Blur-My-Shell for background blurring code.