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v3.2 (56)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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13.01 MB
Android 7.0+
50
x86, x86_64, arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a
What's New
Write and search notes. Swipe left to quickly take a note. Create custom calendar events. Today's events will now show up on the home screen. Customize widget border colors. Support for OpenAI, Claude, and Groq API keys. Create custom tools (API key required).
Description
A fast and powerful Android app that lets you search across apps, contacts, device files, settings, the web, and perform basic calculations—all from a single screen. Built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose using Material 3 design. ✨ Key Features 🔍 Unified Search - Apps: Search and launch installed applications with smart ranking. App search ignores typos and supports abbreviations. Long-press apps to access their shortcuts (if available); shortcuts appear in search results too. - Contacts: Find and call/text contacts with multi-number support and WhatsApp/Telegram/Google Meet integration. Long-press contact actions to customize them. - Files: Search device files and folders (images, videos, documents, etc.). - Settings: Search Android system settings. - Web: Integrated search engines with customizable shortcuts and Google-powered suggestions (choose how many to display). Browsers can be added as search engines. - Calculator: Built-in calculator for math expressions (+, -, *, /, brackets). - Gemini API: Enable direct search by configuring your own Gemini API key. 🎯 Smart Features - Overlay Mode: Enable to make the search bar appear over other apps from anywhere—transforming how you access search on any screen. - App Nicknames: Assign custom names to apps for easier searching. - App Suggestions: Shows recommended apps when the search bar is empty. - Direct Search: AI-powered answers using Gemini API (optional). - Web Suggestions: Google-powered search suggestions as you type. - Multi-App Search: Tap search engine icons to search within specific apps. - Wallpaper Integration: Automatic device wallpaper background with adjustable transparency and blur. - Quick Settings Tile: Instant access from Android Quick Settings. - Assistant Integration: Detects when the app is set as the default digital assistant. - Icon Pack Support: Integration with icon pack launchers. - Optional Single-Hand-Friendly Layout: Results appear at the bottom of the screen for easier access. - Section Ordering: Customize which content appears first. - Pinned Results: Keep favorite results always visible. - Recent Apps: Smart ranking based on usage patterns. - Recent Searches: Show recent searches across all types (files, contacts, settings, apps, web, etc.) when the search bar is empty (choose how many to display; default is 3). - Haptic Feedback: Context-aware vibration for different interactions (tap, toggle, etc.). - In-App Updates: Automatic prompts for app updates from the Play Store. - In-App Reviews: Smart prompts to rate the app based on usage patterns. - Release Notes: View what's new in each version directly in the app. - Feedback System: In-app feedback options via email. 📱 Widget Support - Home screen widget with customizable appearance. - Custom Widget Buttons: Add apps, shortcuts, files, contacts, and settings directly to your widget. - Configurable colors, borders, and labels. - Instant access to search functionality. - Voice search with microphone button for hands-free searching. 🔐 Privacy-Focused - Local processing by default. - Encrypted storage for sensitive data. - Granular permission controls. - No ads or analytics. 📖 Usage Getting Started 1. Permissions: On first launch, you'll be prompted for several optional permissions: - Usage Access: Shows recently used apps and usage statistics. - Contacts: Access contact names and phone numbers for contact search. - Storage/Media: Access device files for file search. - Phone: Direct dial functionality (call without opening the dialer). - Query All Packages: List installed applications. All permissions are optional and can be granted later in Settings → Permissions. 2. Configure Search Engines: Visit Settings → Search Engines to customize available search engines, set shortcuts, and optionally enable AI-powered answers with Gemini API. 3. Start Searching: Type in the search field to find apps, contacts, files, web results, or calculate math expressions. Quick Access - Quick Settings Tile: Add Quick Search to Android Quick Settings for instant access. - Home Screen Widget: Add a customizable widget with custom buttons (apps, shortcuts, files, contacts, settings). - Overlay Mode: Enable in settings to show the search bar over other apps, anywhere. - Digital Assistant: Set Quick Search as your device's default digital assistant for enhanced search integration. Search Shortcuts Configure custom keyboard shortcuts for search engines and add them at the start of a query to quickly trigger the respective search engine: - ggl → Google - ytb → YouTube - mps → Google Maps - And more... Direct Search Enable AI-powered answers by: 1. Getting a Gemini API key from Google AI Studio. 2. Adding the key in Settings → Search Engines → Direct Search. 3. Optionally adding personal context for better answers. ⚙️ Configuration Search Engines - Supported (22 total): Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, Gemini, Google Maps, Google Play, Reddit, YouTube, Amazon, Bing, Brave, DuckDuckGo, Facebook Marketplace, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Photos, Spotify, Startpage, X/Twitter, You.com, YouTube Music, Google AI Mode. - Browsers: Add installed browsers as search engines. - Customizable: Reorder, enable/disable, and set shortcuts. - Direct Search: AI answers with Gemini API integration and optional personal context. - Style: Choose between inline (scrolls with content) or compact (fixed at bottom). Sections Toggle and reorder search result sections: - Apps (always visible). - Contacts (requires permission). - Files (requires permission). - Settings (device shortcuts). - Calculator (built-in math expressions). File Types Filter which file types to include in search: - Photos & Videos. - Documents. - Other files. Result Management - Exclude Items: Long-press any result to hide it from future searches. - File Type Filtering: Exclude specific file types from search results. Appearance - Wallpaper Background: Adjust transparency and blur of the device wallpaper background. Contact Preferences - Choose default messaging app (Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram). - Customize contact actions: Long-press any contact action to change it. - Google Meet integration for video calls. - Enable direct dial (call without opening the dialer). - Set preferred numbers per contact ("Remember my choice"). - Support for multiple phone numbers per contact. 🔑 Permissions Quick Search follows a privacy-first approach with minimal required permissions. Required - Usage Access (PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS): Required to show recently used apps and usage statistics. Optional - Contacts: Access contact names and phone numbers for contact search. - Storage/Media: Access device files for file search. - Phone: Direct dial functionality (call without opening the dialer). - Query All Packages: List installed applications. 🛡️ Privacy Quick Search prioritizes your privacy. All search processing happens locally on your device. For detailed information, see our Privacy Policy. Key Points: - No ads or analytics. - Encrypted storage for API keys. - Granular permission controls. - Local data processing. 📄 License This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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