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Extensions

Sliprail extensions add shortcuts, settings, windows, and integrations to the desktop launcher. Built-in extensions ship with Sliprail, while published extensions can be installed from the Sliprail Store or a registered GitHub repository.

In Sliprail, a shortcut is a reusable launcher item that performs an action or opens a workflow. It is different from a keyboard shortcut, which is a key combination.

Browse and Install Extensions

Sliprail Store

Run SliprailStore or open the Store from the website to browse published extensions. Extension pages show the description, developer, README, and GitHub repository when one is available.

Search Extensions

Run SearchExtensions, press Space, and continue typing to filter published extensions. Select a result to open its details page.

GitHub Sources

Sliprail allows official sources by default. Installing a non-official extension from GitHub requires enabling GitHub under Settings > Extensions > Allowed Sources.

GitHub extensions have not necessarily received an official security review. Only install code from developers and repositories you trust.

Manage Installed Extensions

Open Settings > Extensions to:

  • Enable or disable installed extensions
  • Search the installed extension list
  • Open an extension's settings and shortcut list
  • Enable or disable automatic updates for eligible GitHub extensions
  • Configure cloud sync for extensions that support cloud data
  • Check for extension updates manually
  • Delete non-bundled extensions

Built-in extensions cannot be deleted, but most can be disabled when not needed.

Use Extension Shortcuts

Extension shortcuts use the same launcher interaction as built-in shortcuts:

  1. Open the desktop launcher
  2. Search for the shortcut
  3. Press Enter to run it, or press Space when the shortcut accepts a parameter or provides more options

For a complete built-in workflow, see the Image Compressor guide to learn how to select multiple images, drag in folders, choose a compression mode, and find the output files.

Local Development

Enable Developer Mode in Settings > Extensions to access Load Unpacked Extension, Install from ZIP, and Reload Extensions. Local extensions still require a registered extension ID in manifest.json.

See the Developer Overview for extension project and publishing details.