Commands

Right-click the Listary tray icon and go to Options -> Commands

What are Commands?

With Listary, you can use command-line methods to use system commands or to call any apps. For example:

• Use system commands

  • Use cmd (Command Prompt) or psh (PowerShell) to open the command line in the current directory.
  • Use touch or mkdir to create files or folders in the current directory.
  • Use shutdown to turn off the computer.

• Call other apps

  • Run open/create commands in notepad.exe
  • Other customized commands

Parameters supported by Listary:

• "{query}": The query input after the keyword
• "{current_folder}": The current directory

How to use Commands?

You can use Commands in two ways: in the launcher or the Windows File Explorer.

• In the launcher, Listary can use the parameter: "{query}"

• In Windows File Explorer, Listary can use parameters: "{query}" and "{current_folder}"

Use Command in the launcher

Double-click Ctrl, then enter Command keyword query in the search box and press Enter to trigger the command (you can leave the query blank).

Example 1

• Double-click Ctrl, then enter shutdown and press Enter to shut down the computer.

Tip

This command has no parameters.

Example 2

• First add a custom command with the keyword notepad that runs notepad.exe with the parameter "{query}".
• Double-click Ctrl, then enter notepad Listary and press Enter to open or create a Notepad document named "Listary".

Tip

parameter "{query}" = Listary

Use Command in Windows File Explorer

In the Windows File Explorer, enter Command keyword query directly and press Enter to trigger the command (you can leave the query blank).

Example 3

• Open the "Userdata" folder, then enter cmd and press Enter to open Command Prompt directly in the directory of the "Userdata" folder.

Tip

parameter "{current_folder}" = C:\Users\Chann\AppData\Roaming\Listary\UserData

Example 4

• Open the "Userdata" folder, then enter mkdir new and press Enter to create a new folder named "new" inside the "Userdata" folder.

Tip

parameter "{query}" = new
parameter "{current_folder}" = C:\Users\Chann\AppData\Roaming\Listary\UserData

Listary built-in Commands

For your convenience, Listary has built-in some commands that you can use directly.

Keyword	Command name	Function
opt	Options	Open Listary Options
rebuild	Rebuild index	Rebuild all Listary indexes
..	Go to Parent Folder	Go to Parent Folder (Only use in Windows File Explorer)
mkdir	Create Folder	Create a folder in the current directory (Only use in Windows File Explorer)
cmd	Command Prompt	open Command Prompt directly in the current directory
cmda	Command Prompt (Admin)	open Command Prompt directly in the current directory as Admin
psh	PowerShell	open PowerShell directly in the current directory
psha	PowerShell (Admin)	open PowerShell directly in the current directory as Admin
touch	Create File	Create a file in the current directory (Only use in Windows File Explorer)
shutdown	Shutdown Computer	Shutdown computer
reboot	Reboot Computer	Reboot computer
uninstall	Uninstall a Program	Open the Control Panel to uninstall a program
connections	Network Connections	Open network connections
hosts	Edit Hosts	Open hosts with Notepad Requires write permissions

Customize your Commands

Click Add command to add, and use the switch to toggle Commands. To modify or delete, select the item and the related setting will appear on the right.

Name	Required	Description	Example
Hotkey	No	Key combination to quickly activate this command.	Ctrl+L Ctrl+Alt+H
Scope	No	The scope of the hotkey.	Any app: Has the broadest scope and can be triggered anywhere within the computer's operating system. File Explorer: Can only be triggered within Windows File Explorer or desktop. Listary: Can only be triggered in Listary.
Keyword	Yes	The keyword to activate this command.	hosts cmd
Name	Yes	The name or description of this command.	Edit Hosts Command Prompt
Path	Yes	The path of the program that this command calls. If the system has already been set up with the correct environment, you can directly input the program's name.	notepad.exe D:\Listary\Listary.exe
Parameter	No	Parameters that are used when executing this command. (Refer to the docs of the third-party software to understand which parameters can be used) Parameters supported by Listary: "{query}": The query input after the keyword "{current_folder}": The current directory	-NoExit -search "{query}" /s /t 4
Working directory	No	The working directory of this command (If left blank, the default is the current directory.)	C:\Windows\System32 D:\Listary
Switch: Run silently in the background	-	Run this command in the background.
Switch: Run as admin	-	Run this command as an administrator.

caution

When running with administrative privileges, be mindful of the command's security due to elevated permissions. Upon command activation, based on the User Account Control (UAC) level, the system might display a dialogue box, causing brief screen dimming, blackouts, or flickering. If you wish to adjust your UAC settings, please refer to Microsoft Help.