GoogleDesktopSearchSpotlight
Jerry Keybl


This Widget interfaces with Google Desktop Search, providing a much needed link between the desktop and the browser-based search. You need to set up your individual preferences before it will work. Instructions are provided in the preferences, but make sure the code you supply is from a page listing results, rather than Google Desktop home page.

See the Version History to learn how to use the Widget.

Google Desktop V2 (credit goes to benjymous):
* Run Regedit
* browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Google/Google DesktopAPI
* double click on search_url
* A text box will appear saying: http://127.0.0.1:4664/search&s=###########################?q= * Copy the #####s part, and paste this into the Widget's prefs

New in version 1.1
Added: Ability, in preferences, to automatically have it empty the search box after a query is run
Added: New 'lite' interface option with only the search area visbile


It is inspired by "GoogleSearchSpotlight" on Konfabulator (http://www.widgetgallery.com/view.php?widget=36108).


33725 Downloads
Version 1.1 - Updated December 28, 2005

Comments for GoogleDesktopSearchSpotlight


%nickname% - June 16, 2007
very useful tool that doesn't take too much desktop real estate. With the new version of google desktop it fails.

The security code should be followed after "?" but it is appended to after the security code which breaks it

http://127.0.0.1:4664/search?s=icsiB9vg19fKalLyiLkLYgp-Mmk
This comment applies to version 1.1

Morganscannon - August 31, 2006
Sweet widget.
This comment applies to version 1.1

chramp - December 28, 2005
cool - make also options for:
- Yahoo Desktop search
- MS Windows Desktop search
...
This comment applies to version 1.1

benjymous - November 10, 2005
I've found out how to make this work with Google Desktop 2

* Run regedit
* browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareGoogleGoogle DesktopAPI
* double click on search_url
* A text box will appear saying:
http://127.0.0.1:4664/search&s=###########################?q=
* Copy the #####s part, and paste this into the widget's prefs

The search should now work properly


Now if only it had the realtime search results that the normal google desktop search thing does
This comment applies to version 1.1

Stu - September 5, 2005
Yeah, me too. Google Destop 2 seems like it just doesn't work with this widget. Please advise!
This comment applies to version 1.1

Joseph - September 1, 2005
Just like Dave commented on...I'd love to give this a 4 star rating if only I could get it to work with my Desktop google. I've tried to enter the google security code ####'s as specified in the preferences but I keep getting the message "invalid request". Any suggestions???
This comment applies to version 1.1

mikehoch - August 22, 2005
Looks great, but I just installed Google Desktop Search 2, and now the security code in this widget no longer appears valid. Anybody have a suggested fix?
This comment applies to version 1.1

Qyasogk - August 19, 2005
Fantastic! The only thing I'd ask for is to pick the color of the border, or have the option to have it gray or some neutral color other than blue....
This comment applies to version 1.1

TTY - July 28, 2005
please could someone make one for MSN desktop search. I desperately need one.
This comment applies to version 1.1

Dave - July 16, 2005
I keep getting a invaild search request-whats going on
This comment applies to version 1.1

Charlene - May 23, 2005
Trying to harmonize my desktop, I re-made the graphic part of your widget and tried to contact you in order to have your authorisation to launch it here (with your copyright on it) but found nothing, no contact, no mail.... Bouhhh!!!
If you agree with my proposition mail me at wendyts@free.fr

In case not, thanks for this great widget (and useful for me)!

Charlene.
This comment applies to version 1.1

Dejan Nenov - May 17, 2005
Great Idea - I must admit that I am biased, but DO try X1 http://www.x1.com as an upgrade for Google Desktop :)
This comment applies to version 1.1

gill32 - April 14, 2005
Would be nice if it came for mac too ;). otherwise a great widget.
This comment applies to version 1.1

Scott - March 21, 2005
This is awsome. Minor request. Can I get a larger version, or change the images.
Thanks again.
This comment applies to version 1.1

Galatrox - February 28, 2005
How about one for Yahoo! desktop search. Just tried it and I think it is more powerful - a little to much sometimes, a mix of google and yahoo would be nice.
This comment applies to version 1.0

Galatrox - February 23, 2005
Great!
Though I would like to see a slimmer version, even thoug the blue is very nice looking.
I have made one taking away the blue stuff, and only leaving the text and the search field. Now I can but it on the top of my screen always on top of the topmost window bar.
Also I'd want the search field to be emptied after a search has been queried, so people passing by don't notice my search strings all the time.

Thank you for a perfect add on to Google Desktop Search, now I'm just waiting for Google to present the results in a more nice structured way.
This comment applies to version 1.0

Mer - February 20, 2005
The guy who came up with this is a catch! This is a brilliant idea! Great to finally have a tool to search my Google Desktop.
This comment applies to version 1.0