Feature request
Currently, plugin info icons are shown alongside search results, but only for the plugin that matched the current query. There is no way to see all active plugins at once or switch between them using the mouse.
Proposed behavior
Display all active plugin icons persistently in the UI (e.g., as a row or column), allowing the user to:
- See at a glance which plugins are loaded
- Click on a plugin icon to filter results by that plugin (equivalent to typing its prefix)
Motivation
- The
hide_plugin_info option exists but currently only shows icons next to results, making it feel incomplete
- A persistent plugin switcher would give more meaning to the plugin info panel, since right now it only appears contextually alongside results
- It would make the plugin system more discoverable and mouse-friendly
Prior art
Rofi implements this as a "mode switcher" — a row of buttons at the bottom of the window, one per active mode (drun, run, window, etc.), that the user can click to switch between them. This is a well-known and appreciated UX pattern in launchers.
Additional context
This would be especially useful for users who have multiple plugins active (applications, shell, websearch, etc.) and want to switch between them without memorizing prefixes.
Feature request
Currently, plugin info icons are shown alongside search results, but only for the plugin that matched the current query. There is no way to see all active plugins at once or switch between them using the mouse.
Proposed behavior
Display all active plugin icons persistently in the UI (e.g., as a row or column), allowing the user to:
Motivation
hide_plugin_infooption exists but currently only shows icons next to results, making it feel incompletePrior art
Rofi implements this as a "mode switcher" — a row of buttons at the bottom of the window, one per active mode (drun, run, window, etc.), that the user can click to switch between them. This is a well-known and appreciated UX pattern in launchers.
Additional context
This would be especially useful for users who have multiple plugins active (applications, shell, websearch, etc.) and want to switch between them without memorizing prefixes.