System Plugins Overview

Wox includes multiple built-in system plugins that are available out of box. These plugins cover various aspects of your daily work and help improve productivity.

Core Plugins

Plugin Name	Description	Trigger Keyword
Application	Search and launch applications	None (default)
Calculator	Mathematical calculations	None (auto-detect)
Clipboard	Clipboard history management	cb
Converter	Unit, currency, and number base conversion	None (auto-detect)
WebSearch	Web search	Custom

Search & File Management

Plugin Name	Description	Trigger Keyword
File	File search	None (default)
Explorer	Quick folder access	None (default)
Browser Bookmark	Browser bookmark search	None (default)

AI & Tools

Plugin Name	Description	Trigger Keyword
Chat	AI conversations	None (UI panel)
AI Command	AI command execution	Custom
Emoji	Emoji search	None (default)

Utility Plugins

Plugin Name	Description
Selection	Quick actions on selected text
Plugin Installer	Plugin installation management
Backup	Settings backup & restore
Theme	Theme management
Update	Check for updates
Doctor	System diagnostics

Quick Start

Using Default Trigger Plugins

Most core plugins work without keywords. Simply type relevant content in Wox:

• Launch apps: Type app name, like "Chrome", "VSCode"
• Calculate: Type expression, like "100+200", "12*5"
• File search: Type file name, like "report.pdf"
• Unit conversion: Type conversion, like "100 usd to cny", "1km to m"

Using Keyword Plugins

Some plugins require a trigger keyword first:

• Clipboard history: Type cb to view history
• Custom search: Type trigger keyword first, then search content, like g Wox Launcher

Plugin Configuration

Most system plugins can be customized in Wox settings:

1. Open Wox settings
2. Find corresponding plugin
3. Click on plugin name to enter configuration
4. Adjust settings as needed

Common Configuration Options

• Application: Add custom app search directories
• WebSearch: Add custom search engines
• Clipboard: Adjust history retention days
• Converter: Set default currency

Plugin Features

MRU (Most Recently Used)

Plugins with MRU support remember your usage history and prioritize previously used results:

Plugins supporting MRU:

• Application
• Converter

Selected Text Operations

Plugins with selected text support can perform quick actions on your selected text:

• WebSearch: Direct search of selected text
• Converter: Direct unit conversion or calculation

Getting Help

If you have questions about specific plugin usage, check the detailed documentation:

• Application Usage Guide
• Calculator Usage Guide
• Clipboard Usage Guide
• Converter Usage Guide
• WebSearch Usage Guide