CommandR

CommandR is a cross-platform productivity tool that provides a command palette-style interface for rapid access to applications, files, scripts, and system actions. It is designed to be invoked from the keyboard, presenting a searchable list of commands that updates as the user types. The goal is to minimize context switching by allowing users to execute a wide range of tasks without leaving the keyboard.

Core features include fast fuzzy search, keyboard-driven navigation, and support for both built-in actions and user-defined commands. Users can launch programs, open files, switch workspaces, run scripts, and perform repetitive tasks through customizable actions. The interface typically supports command history, snippets, and the ability to save and share configurations or workspaces.

CommandR is built as a cross-platform solution and can operate on major desktop operating systems. It commonly offers a plugin or extension API to extend its capabilities, enabling integrations with shell environments, version control systems, cloud services, and other development or productivity tools. Security considerations include permission scopes and sandboxing for executed commands.

Since its introduction, CommandR has been adopted by developers and power users seeking a keyboard-centric workflow. It has inspired discussions about productivity tooling, with praise often directed at speed and extensibility, and criticism sometimes focused on learning curve and potential resource usage in larger configurations.