Installation
macOS (Recommended: Homebrew)
1 | brew tap mcxen/qx |
Upgrade:
1 | brew upgrade --cask qx |
Manual Install
Download from GitHub Releases:
| Platform | Package | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Apple Silicon | .app.zip |
Unzip into /Applications, right-click → Open on first launch |
| macOS Intel | .app.zip |
Same as above |
| Windows x64 | NSIS installer | Requires WebView2 |
After installation, Qx stays in the menu bar (macOS) or system tray (Windows).
First Launch
On macOS, the first launch guides you through permissions:
- Full Disk Access — Required for file search
- Accessibility (optional) — Auto-paste from clipboard
- Screen Recording (optional) — Screenshot & recording
- Input Monitoring (optional) — Global hotkeys
Each step can be skipped and enabled later in System Settings.
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