System Plugins Overview
System plugins are the built-in workflows that ship with Wox. They are normal plugins from the user's point of view: each one can return results, expose actions, keep settings, and participate in query routing.
Everyday Plugins
| Plugin | Trigger | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Global | Launch apps, open app folders, activate running apps |
| File | f | Search indexed files and folders |
| WebSearch | Global / engine keyword | Search the web with configured engines |
| Clipboard | cb | Reuse clipboard text and images |
| Calculator | Global / calculator | Evaluate expressions and copy results |
| Converter | Global / calculator | Convert units, currencies, crypto, bases, and time values |
Context Plugins
| Plugin | Trigger | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Browser Bookmark | Global | Open bookmarks from supported browser profiles |
| Explorer | Global when a file manager or open/save dialog is active | Jump between folders |
| Browser | Contextual | Search and switch browser tabs when browser integration is available |
| Selection | Selection query | Run actions on selected text or files |
| MediaPlayer | media | Control active media playback |
AI and Custom Workflows
| Plugin | Trigger | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| AI Chat | chat | Talk to configured models and agents |
| AI Command | ai | Run saved model prompts |
| Emoji | emoji | Search and copy emoji |
| Plugin Manager | wpm, store, pm | Install, update, create, and inspect plugins |
| Theme | theme | Apply, install, remove, or generate themes |
Maintenance Plugins
| Plugin | Trigger | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor | doctor | Diagnose common setup issues |
| Update | update, upgrade | Check or apply Wox updates |
| Backup | backup, restore | Export or restore settings |
| Shell | > / global command detection | Run shell commands from Wox |
| Sys | Global | Run system actions |
How to Tune a Plugin
- Open Settings.
- Go to Plugins.
- Select the plugin.
- Review trigger keywords, enablement, and plugin-specific settings.
Most confusion comes from global plugins competing for the same text. If a query produces too many unrelated results, use a plugin keyword such as f, cb, emoji, or wpm.