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Summon is a blazingly fast launcher for macOS that keeps you in the flow. Launch apps, search files, manage clipboard history, and automate repetitive tasks without breaking your focus.
What is Summon?
Summon is designed to be the command center for your Mac. Instead of clicking through menus or searching in Spotlight, you can access everything with a single keyboard shortcut.
Key Features
- Lightning-fast search - Find apps, files, and commands in under 50ms
- Clipboard history - Never lose what you copy again
- Snippet expansion - Type shortcuts to insert frequently-used text
- Quick Notes - Capture ideas instantly with Markdown support
- Calculator - Math, unit conversions, and currency exchange inline
- Actions - Custom commands, quick links, and scripts
- Extensions - Add custom functionality with Python or shell scripts
- Native performance - Built with Swift and Rust for maximum speed
Why Summon?
Traditional launchers are slow and limited. Summon is built from the ground up for speed and extensibility. Every feature is designed to help you work faster without interrupting your flow.
Architecture
Summon uses a hybrid architecture combining:
- Swift for native macOS UI and system integrations
- Rust for high-performance core operations like search indexing
This combination delivers native feel with exceptional speed.
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Installation
Get Summon running on your Mac in minutes.
Quick Start
Learn the basics in under 5 minutes.
Clipboard Manager
Access your full clipboard history.
Snippets
Text expansion for faster typing.
Quick Notes
Capture thoughts without context switching.
Extensions
Extend Summon with custom plugins.
Keyboard First
Summon is built for keyboard power users. Every action has a shortcut, and you can customize them all.
See all shortcuts in the keyboard shortcuts reference.
Next Steps
Ready to get started? Head over to the Installation guide.