Spotlight Search (Godot 4 Editor Plugin)

Directory: addons/spotlight_search

Spotlight Search is a "global search + command palette" plugin for Godot 4, offering capabilities such as file/scene/script search, command filtering, node jumping, history, Pinning, context menus, extended commands, and more, similar to Spotlight / Command Palette in IDEs.

Demo

Core Features

• Universal Search: Quickly find scenes (.tscn), scripts (.gd/.cs), resources, images, and more.
• Command Palette: Execute editor commands (e.g., New Script, Reload Project, Toggle Fullscreen) directly from the search bar.
• Node Tracking: Tag frequently used nodes in the scene and locate them instantly using the -track command.
• History & Favorites: Automatically records usage history and supports Pinning/Favoriting common files or commands.
• Context Menu: Provides utility actions like Copy Path, Show in FileSystem, Copy Node Path, etc.
• Highly Extensible: Support for custom extensions via JSON and GDScript to create your own workflows.

Shortcuts & Key Bindings

Mastering these shortcuts is the key to maximizing your efficiency with Spotlight Search.

Basic Actions

Advanced Actions

Common Command Prefixes

Type these prefixes in the search bar to filter results or switch modes:

• Resource Filters
  • -gd: Search scripts only
  • -sc: Search scenes only
  • -img: Search images only
• Common Commands
  • -new: Create resources (Script, Shader, etc.)
  • -scene: Current scene actions (Run, Save, Reload)
  • -quit: Quit Editor
  • -reload: Reload Project
  • -fs: Toggle Fullscreen
• Advanced
  • -config: Open Plugin Settings
  • -track: Search tracked nodes

Installation

1. Download this repository.
2. Copy the addons/spotlight_search folder to your Godot project's root directory.
3. Open the Godot Editor, go to Project -> Project Settings -> Plugins.
4. Check Enable next to Spotlight Search.
5. Once enabled, you will see a Spotlight button in the top toolbar, or press Alt + Q to start using it.

🔧 Configuration & Extensions

• Settings: Type -config or click the Spotlight button in the toolbar to open Settings. You can adjust max results, exclude folder rules, and shortcut keys.
• Extensions: The plugin supports a JSON-based extension system. You can write your own workflow actions in the toolkit_extensions folder. Check "Create Example Extension" in the settings window for a quick start.

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