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@Vibbudu Vibbudu released this 10 Sep 15:16
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v2.0.0
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Kelp v2.0 is a complete overhaul focusing on sub-millisecond search speed, seamless onboarding, and improved desktop control for Windows.

Highlights in v2.0

  • Non-Blocking Startup: Launches instantly; filesystem indexing now runs entirely in the background without freezing the window.
  • New Onboarding Experience: A calm 4-step setup with audio guidance to select your summon shortcut (Alt + Space or Ctrl + Space), configure search directories, and learn quick tips.
  • Process Termination (kill): Type kill to view all running user applications with their icons and close frozen apps directly from search.
  • Website Shortcuts: Launch frequently used sites with short aliases (e.g. yt for YouTube, gh for GitHub, gpt for ChatGPT).
  • File Mover & Previews: Press the Right Arrow on any search result to inspect details, preview images, or move files with automatic duplicate renaming.
  • Smart Directory Exclusions: Heavy build and dependency folders (node_modules, .git, target, .venv) are automatically excluded to keep searches fast and memory light.
  • Refined Interface: Native floating scrollbars, clean transitions, and instant search clear behavior.

Installation

  1. Download KelpSetup-v2.0.0.exe from the Assets section below.
  2. Run the installer and launch Kelp.
  3. Press Alt + Space anytime to start searching.

Requirements: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)

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