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Recents vs Quicksilver

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Recents

6.0
Productivity

File launcher

Quicksilver

8.0
Productivity

Productivity application

Metric Recents Quicksilver
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 76
90-day Installs 14 271
365-day Installs 113 633
Version 2.5.0 2.6.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 20 2.9K
GitHub Forks 3 288
Open Issues - 73
License GPL-3.0 Apache-2.0
Language Swift Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 11, 2018 Nov 13, 2012

Reviews

Recents

Recents is a macOS file launcher that displays recently opened files and apps on your Home Screen, offering quick access and customization options. It's ideal for users seeking a streamlined way to access frequently used applications and documents.

Recents displays recently opened files and applications on the Home Screen for quick access.

Pros

  • + Quick access to frequently used files and apps
  • + Real-time updates of recent items
  • + Customizable widgets for integration with macOS

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community support and engagement

Quicksilver

Quicksilver is a productivity application that enables users to perform actions across applications and services with a single keystroke, making it ideal for those seeking to enhance their efficiency on macOS.

Enables users to perform actions across applications and services with a single keystroke.

Pros

  • + Enhances productivity with quick actions across applications.
  • + Supports complex workflows for efficient task management.
  • + Regular updates and active community engagement.

Cons

  • - Compatibility issues with Apple Silicon and macOS Big Sur.
  • - Intermittent crashing reported by users.