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QuickAccess

A simple Python tool for accessing favourite pages and programs from anywhere on Windows.

Setup:

Requires Python 3 installed.

Copy the files to a folder of your choice.
Run python quick_access.py.

Optionally:

Create a shortcut on the Desktop.

Set Target in Properties to path/to/pythonw.exe path/to/quick_access.py

Note: pythonw.exe will open it without command prompt

Set Shortcut Key, e.g.: Ctrl + Num *

Done!

Controls:

Key	Command	Note
Shortcut key	Open tool
Up Arrow	Select previous autocomplete option	The option selection loops around
Down Arrow	Select next autocomplete option	The option selection loops around
Right Arrow	Paste selected autocomplete option
Tab	Paste selected autocomplete option
Enter	Run tool	Each item will run/open
Comma	Command separator	Used for separating items
Space	Argument separator	Used for separating arguments
Ctrl + s	Save items in config file	Saved items will show under `unnamed` section
Ctrl + o	Open config file	Don't forget to save changes
Escape	Exit tool

Config file:

The config file contains the visible items under items and non-visible items under unnamed sections. Saved items will appear under unnamed section with a rename_me_# prefix.

Examples:

New item:
- Insert a new line in quick_access.cfg under items with the content:
  - github = https://github.com
- Save file.
- Run tool.
  - Now you can open GitHub by typing a substring of github in the address bar, pressing Tab and Enter.
Save item:
- Run tool.
  - Type search_google github and press Ctrl + s
- Exit tool by pressing Escape.
- Check quick_access.cfg for a new item under unnamed section with the value:
  - https://google.com/search?q=github
- Rename item and move to items section.
Multiple items:
- Run tool.
  - Type search_google python,search_youtube macintosh 420 and press Enter.

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