LinkContext Plugins

Launcher Plugins

LinkContext plugins let you search your captured resources directly from Alfred or Raycast. Both plugins read the same search-index.json file that LinkContext exports locally while it is running.

How it works

  • LinkContext exports a local search index at ~/Library/Application Support/LinkContext/resources/search-index.json, refreshed every 30 seconds while the app runs.
  • Both plugins read this file only; the plugin index stays on your Mac.
  • Choose which resource types appear in the index under LinkContext → Settings → Plugins. The same page can reveal the index file in Finder.
  • Keep LinkContext running, otherwise the index stops updating.

Alfred Workflow

Requirements

  • Alfred 5 with an active Powerpack license
  • The jq command-line tool, installable with brew install jq

Install

  1. In LinkContext, open Settings → Plugins and click Install on the Alfred row. Alfred opens its import dialog automatically.
  2. Alternatively, download the workflow below and double-click the file to import it into Alfred.
  3. Confirm the import dialog with Import.

Download LinkContext-Search.alfredworkflow

Usage

  • Open Alfred and type the keyword lc followed by your query, for example lc design notes. You can change the keyword in the Workflow Configuration.
  • Press Enter to open the selected resource; an empty query lists the 25 most recent resources.

Troubleshooting

  • No results: make sure LinkContext is running and the index exists (Settings → Plugins → Show in Finder).
  • Results never change: LinkContext may not be running, so the index is stale.
  • Script errors mentioning jq: install it with brew install jq.

Raycast Extension

Requirements

  • Raycast for macOS
  • Node.js 22.14 or later (Raycast uses it to build local extensions)

Install

  1. In LinkContext, open Settings → Plugins and click Install on the Raycast row. The extension archive is copied to your Downloads folder and revealed in Finder. You can also download it below.
  2. Unzip the archive into a permanent location, such as ~/Applications/LinkContext-Raycast.
  3. In Raycast, run the Import Extension command and select that folder. Raycast installs its dependencies automatically. Keep the imported source folder in place afterward.

Download LinkContext-Raycast.zip

Usage

  • In Raycast, run the Search LinkContext command and type to filter resources.
  • Optionally set the Alias lc for this command in Raycast Settings → Shortcuts. The extension does not assign an Alias or global hotkey.
  • Press Enter to open the selected resource, or ⌘C to copy its link.

Troubleshooting

  • No results: make sure LinkContext is running and the index exists (Settings → Plugins → Show in Finder).
  • Import fails with Node.js errors: install Node.js 22.14 or later and try again.