With EverythingToolbar you can instantly search files and folders by name directly in the Windows taskbar with Everything.
It allows quick and easy file indexing and fast searches.
EverythingToolbar is a productivity tool designed to enable instant file and folder search directly from the Windows taskbar using Everything. It streamlines file management by providing quick access to indexed files and folders without leaving your workflow.
Key Features:
Direct integration into the Windows taskbar for seamless search functionality.
Instant indexing of files and folders, enabling fast and accurate searches.
Customizable shortcuts or pinned items for frequently accessed files or directories.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for productivity-focused users who need quick access to files and folders. EverythingToolbar helps save time by eliminating the need for manual navigation through file explorer.
This tool enhances efficiency by integrating search functionality directly into the taskbar, ensuring that users can quickly locate and access their files with minimal effort.
README
EverythingToolbar
Instant file search integration for the Windows taskbar powered by Everything.
π Features
Light & Dark Themes
EverythingToolbar seamlessly blends into Windows 10 and 11, automatically adjusting to your system theme.
Custom Search Filters
EverythingToolbar includes common search filters out of the box. For advanced users, it can synchronize with Everything's custom filters, giving you complete control over your search experience. Enable this feature by checking Use Everything filters in the EverythingToolbar's Filters settings.
Quick Search Options
Easily toggle search flags (match case, whole word, match path, and regex) to find your files with precision.
RegEx-Powered File Actions
Create custom Open with actions by navigating to Settings β Custom actions. Enable Automatically apply rules based on condition to execute commands automatically based on file type and regular expressions. Leave the regex field empty to display the action only in the context menu.
Compatibility
EverythingToolbar works seamlessly on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and integrates perfectly with tools like ExplorerPatcher and StartAllBack for full deskband support on Windows 11.
The whole point of ElevenClock is to have a customizable clock on your Windows 11 taskbars.
When Microsoft's engineers were creating Windows 11, they forgot to add a clock on the secondary screen taskbar.
So I did that.
ElevenClock was an app designed to return this functionality back, but it has evolved and it can now replace your system clock in order to let you customize it, adding seconds, moving it around, changing its color and much more, like in the good old days.
StartAllBack fully integrates with Windows 11 and provides original Windows taskbar and start menu, as well as manu other essential shell enhancements.
With EverythingToolbar you can instantly search files and folders by name directly in the Windows taskbar with Everything. It allows quick and easy file indexing and fast searches.
The whole point of ElevenClock is to have a customizable clock on your Windows 11 taskbars.
When Microsoft's engineers were creating Windows 11, they forgot to add a clock on the secondary screen taskbar.
So I did that.
ElevenClock was an app designed to return this functionality back, but it has evolved and it can now replace your system clock in order to let you customize it, adding seconds, moving it around, changing its color and much more, like in the good old days.
StartAllBack fully integrates with Windows 11 and provides original Windows taskbar and start menu, as well as manu other essential shell enhancements.
With EverythingToolbar you can instantly search files and folders by name directly in the Windows taskbar with Everything. It allows quick and easy file indexing and fast searches.
> Important: For Everything 1.5a users, set the instance name to 1.5a in EverythingToolbar's advanced settings (Settings β Advanced β Everything instance name). (Screenshot)
βοΈ Setup
Launcher (Taskbar Icon)
Recommended for unmodified Windows 11 installations
After installation on Windows 11, the setup assistant will guide you through the configuration process.
> If the setup assistant doesn't start automatically, search for EverythingToolbar in the Windows Start menu.
> For Windows 10 users who prefer the search icon (not recommended), search for EverythingToolbar.Launcher.exe, start it manually and follow the setup process.
Right-click the taskbar and select EverythingToolbar from the context menu
> You may need to open the context menu twice for EverythingToolbar to appear
> Windows 11 users: The search icon setup assistant starts automatically after installation. To use the deskband instead (only recommended with ExplorerPatcher/StartAllBack), close the assistant and end EverythingToolbar's background process via the system tray.
For troubleshooting and additional setup help, see the FAQ.
π οΈ Development
Building from Source
Open the solution in Visual Studio with .NET 8.0 support
Disable code signing in project properties
Choose your build target:
Deskband: Build EverythingToolbar.Deskband project, then run /tools/install_deskband.cmd as administrator
Search icon: Set EverythingToolbar.Launcher as startup project and start debugging
π€ Contributing
All types of contributions are welcome! Whether you're reporting bugs, requesting features, or submitting pull requests, your help is appreciated.
If you're enjoying EverythingToolbar, I'd be truly grateful for your support!
You can show your appreciation by giving a star on GitHub or making a donation: