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Trickster vs Quicksilver

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Trickster

8.0
Productivity

Quickly access recently changed or modified files with a keyboard shortcut

Quicksilver

8.0
Productivity

Productivity application

Metric Trickster Quicksilver
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 54
90-day Installs 26 184
365-day Installs 26 664
Version 3.9.11 2.6.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.1K 2.9K
GitHub Forks 183 288
Open Issues 39 73
License Apache-2.0 Apache-2.0
Language Go Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 4mo ago
First Seen May 25, 2026 Nov 13, 2012

Reviews

Trickster

Trickster is a macOS app that offers quick access to recently modified files through a keyboard shortcut, making it ideal for users who frequently manage multiple files. Its unique feature is the ability to streamline workflow by reducing the time spent navigating through files.

Enables quick access to recently modified files using a keyboard shortcut.

Pros

  • + Quick access to recently modified files
  • + Keyboard shortcut integration for efficiency
  • + Auto-update feature ensures the app stays current
  • + Open-source with a permissive Apache-2.0 license

Cons

  • - Moderate number of open issues on GitHub
  • - Limited community visibility and discussion

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.