Albert
Albert 35.1.0 is a plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS that searches applications, files and actions through a command palette; Windows is outside the current supported builds.
What Albert provides
Albert provides a keyboard-driven command palette for launching applications, searching files and triggering plugin actions. It is aimed at Linux and macOS workflows, not Windows. File indexing reads names and paths, while plugins may open files or execute actions, so start with a small test directory and a minimal extension set.
Installation and licensing boundaries
Linux packages should match the distribution and repository. macOS packages may display an unsigned-app warning, which should be evaluated for the specific verified build rather than used as a reason to disable system protection globally. The custom license has redistribution restrictions that differ from standard open-source licenses.
Hotkeys and indexing
Choose a shortcut that does not collide with the desktop environment, input method or remote tools. Limit indexed locations and rebuild the index after changing paths. Review date: 2026-08-23.
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Albert 35.1.0 installation, hotkeys and plugins guide
Install the build for Linux or macOS, choose a non-conflicting global shortcut, enable only the required plugins and verify indexing against a non-sensitive test folder.
Before you start
- Confirm a supported Linux distribution or a macOS Intel/Apple Silicon architecture.
- Record existing shortcuts used by the desktop, input method and remote tools.
- Prepare a test directory that does not contain sensitive names or credentials.
Installation steps
- 01
Choose a supported package
Use the distribution repository or matching package on Linux and the architecture-specific build or package manager on macOS.
- 02
Handle the macOS warning narrowly
Verify the version and checksum before allowing the specific application to open; keep global Gatekeeper and unrelated warnings enabled.
- 03
Set the launcher shortcut
Select a free shortcut, open the launcher and test application results before enabling additional search locations.
Quick start
- 01
Limit indexed paths
Start with application directories and a small test folder, then add other locations only after checking result quality and privacy.
- 02
Enable one plugin at a time
Add a single action plugin, test its input and output, and keep a configuration backup before installing another extension.
- 03
Test recovery and exit
Rebuild the index after a path change, close Albert and reopen it to confirm the shortcut, index and plugin state persist.
Usage tips
- Search results can expose file names and paths on screen, so restrict indexed locations.
- Plugin actions may execute commands or open files; review permissions and sources before use.
- Store configuration backups separately from the indexed folders.
Troubleshooting and uninstall
Why are applications or files missing from results?
Check the indexed paths, permissions, index status and excluded patterns, then rebuild the index and test with a simple filename.
Why does macOS block the application?
Confirm the package and checksum, then allow only this verified application through the system prompt. Do not disable global security settings for convenience.
- Export shortcuts and plugin settingsRecord the hotkey, indexed paths and plugins, and save any custom configuration before removal.
- Uninstall and clear index dataRemove Albert through the platform package manager and delete its index only after confirming that no personal files are stored there.
Frequently asked questions
Does Albert support Windows?
The current entry covers Linux and macOS builds. A similarly named Windows launcher should not be treated as this Albert package.
Is Albert standard open-source software?
Its source is public, but Albert License v1.1 has custom use and redistribution terms. Check those terms separately from the availability of source code.
Does the download require an extraction code?
The Quark entry does not require one; the four-character code for the Baidu entry is shown beside its download entry.