EverythingToolbar 2.3

EverythingToolbar: Instant Everything Search from the Windows Taskbar

EverythingToolbar is an open-source Windows utility that brings the raw speed of Everything (VoidTools) directly into the Windows taskbar and Explorer UI. Designed and maintained on GitHub, it integrates as a launcher (taskbar icon) or deskband, offering lightning-fast global file search, advanced filters, and a host of productivity features for power users and everyday workflows.

Fast, Native Integration and Flexible Deployment

Install via the official GitHub releases or winget and choose the mode that fits your setup: Launcher for default Windows 11, or Deskband for Windows 10 or systems using ExplorerPatcher / StartAllBack. The setup assistant on Windows 11 walks you through initial configuration; deskband mode lets you add EverythingToolbar directly to the taskbar toolbars for a persistent search box.

Search Power and Precision

• Everything-powered indexing: Leverages Everything for near-instant file and folder results across local drives.
• Custom and built-in filters: Use common preconfigured filters or sync Everything’s custom filters to tailor searches by type, folder scope, or saved favorites.
• Quick toggles and flags: Match case, whole word, match path, and regex options are available for precise queries.

Productivity Features and Workflow Enhancements

• Global shortcut and taskbar access: Focus the search box instantly with a customizable hotkey or the taskbar icon.
• Drag & drop and preview: Drag results into apps or folders and preview files using QuickLook or Seer integration.
• Custom actions with RegEx: Define Open with and automated file actions based on regular expressions or file-type conditions.
• Named Everything instances: Connect to specific Everything instances when running multiple servers.

User Experience: Themes, Shortcuts and Accessibility

• Light & dark themes: Automatically adapts to Windows 10/11 system theme for a native look.
• Keyboard-first navigation: Extensive shortcuts for navigating results, opening files/folders, copying paths, running as admin, and previewing.
• Configurable behavior: Choose whether actions run automatically or appear in context menus for granular control.

Compatibility, Requirements and Installation Notes

EverythingToolbar supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. It requires Everything (VoidTools) version 1.4.1 or newer; the Everything Lite build is not supported. Installers are available on GitHub Releases or via winget (srwi.everythingtoolbar.launcher or srwi.everythingtoolbar.deskband). Building from source requires Visual Studio with .NET 8.0.

Open Source, Active Development and Community Support

Hosted on GitHub, EverythingToolbar welcomes contributions, bug reports and translations. The project provides troubleshooting guidance, a FAQ, and clear build instructions for developers. Users can support the author via donations or by starring the repository.

Why Use EverythingToolbar

1. Speed: Returns Everything’s near-instant search results directly from the taskbar.
2. Flexibility: Launcher or deskband deployment, custom filters, and RegEx actions adapt to varied workflows.
3. Productivity: Keyboard shortcuts, previews and drag-and-drop make file access and management faster.