Install Flow Launcher Plugins from the Plugin Store
Use Flow Launcher’s Plugin Store to find an extension, inspect its author and requirements, and install it into your current profile. Add one plugin at a time. A familiar name or inclusion in a catalog does not replace checking what the plugin does with files, network requests, or credentials.
Steps to follow
- Open Settings and the Plugin Store. Search for the exact plugin and inspect its description, author, repository, and required runtime.
- Read setup instructions before installing an integration that needs an account or API key.
- Install the plugin, then inspect its enabled state and action keyword in plugin settings.
- Test a harmless query using that keyword. Record a successful baseline before adding another extension.
Check the result
The plugin appears in settings and returns an expected result for its explicit keyword. Core app launching should continue to work.
Limits and common pitfalls
Similarly named plugins may be maintained by different authors. Do not choose an integration solely because its icon looks familiar.
Make the check repeatable
The store is a discovery interface, while the plugin repository is often the best place for version-specific requirements and issue reports. Keep the exact plugin name and author in your notes. That makes it possible to distinguish an app-wide problem from an extension-specific failure.
Questions and answers
Why does an installed plugin return nothing?
It may require a dedicated keyword, runtime, or account configuration. Read its setup instructions before reinstalling it.
Sources and scope
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