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**Author:** [@system](https://resource.dopus.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2005, 5:21am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/about-the-tools-category/65 "2005-11-17T05:21:05Z")
Share tools which are useful in combination with Opus. --- ## [Automatic Local Cleanup](https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-local-cleanup/60604)
**Author:** [@Nova](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Nova)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-local-cleanup/60604 "2026-09-29T21:40:00Z")
Hi, This is an advanced configurable cleanup tool / button for directory opus. It's designed to safely clear cache, temp files, recycle bin etc. directly from Directory Opus. It automatically generates a settings.ini f… --- ## [WingetSearchWebSite search winget packages](https://resource.dopus.com/t/wingetsearchwebsite-search-winget-packages/60497)
**Author:** [@PolarGoose](https://resource.dopus.com/u/PolarGoose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/wingetsearchwebsite-search-winget-packages/60497 "2026-09-09T12:35:38Z")
I would like to share a project that I created: WingetSearchWebSite It is a website for searching Winget packages. No bloat, just a straight to the point interface. It gets its database updated every 4 hours. --- ## [Canvas5 Theme](https://resource.dopus.com/t/canvas5-theme/59351)
**Author:** [@jfour18](https://resource.dopus.com/u/jfour18)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/canvas5-theme/59351 "2026-08-25T08:28:29Z")
This script uses PowerShell to change Windows System Color Index 5 (Canvas 5) from the glaring white to any color of your choosing. This changes the the default white canvas in word, excel, outlook, and many other progra… --- ## [Scanly.co | 80+ free online image tools for metadata, scanning, analysis, privacy, forensics](https://resource.dopus.com/t/scanly-co-80-free-online-image-tools-for-metadata-scanning-analysis-privacy-forensics/59706)
**Author:** [@BXL](https://resource.dopus.com/u/BXL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/scanly-co-80-free-online-image-tools-for-metadata-scanning-analysis-privacy-forensics/59706 "2026-06-12T13:06:01Z")
Scanly.co Image tools overview ▶ EXIF & Metadata ▶ Analysis & Forensics ▶ Advanced Forensics ▶ Scanning & Extraction ▶ Privacy & Security ▶ Design & Color Tools ▶ Editing & Conversion ▶ Web & Publishing --- ## [Directory Opus 13 Offline Manual (Unofficial)](https://resource.dopus.com/t/directory-opus-13-offline-manual-unofficial/56060)
**Author:** [@errante](https://resource.dopus.com/u/errante)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/directory-opus-13-offline-manual-unofficial/56060 "2026-06-10T18:56:07Z")
Due to my need for an offline version of the v13 manual, I created two versions in PDF and CHM formats. Some key features: The process is fully automated, so updating it is easy and straightforward. Since it's automat… --- ## [Dopus Plugin for Keypirinha](https://resource.dopus.com/t/dopus-plugin-for-keypirinha/59667)
**Author:** [@jfour18](https://resource.dopus.com/u/jfour18)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/dopus-plugin-for-keypirinha/59667 "2026-06-09T02:34:17Z")
A Keypirinha plugin which dynamically imports DOpus aliases into the Keypirinha launcher at runtime (very fast). Additional features: Allows you to browse through aliased folders using the tab key. Allows you to quick… --- ## [QuickSwitch](https://resource.dopus.com/t/quickswitch/40965)
**Author:** [@NotNull](https://resource.dopus.com/u/NotNull)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/quickswitch/40965 "2026-05-13T15:57:23Z")
Most recent version: 0.5 ( 2022-04-03 ) Download 64-bit version Download 32-bit version QuickSwitch is an alternative to Listary's QuickSwitch as that is abandoned. What does QuickSwitch do? - the short version … --- ## [Change Folder Icon](https://resource.dopus.com/t/change-folder-icon/54858)
**Author:** [@xavierarmand](https://resource.dopus.com/u/xavierarmand)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/change-folder-icon/54858 "2026-04-13T04:17:45Z")
I wrote this App using AutoHotkey for fast and easy changing of folder icons thur a quick and simple GUI. Github download link at the bottom of the post. It was written with using the .ico format in mind. You can… --- ## [REALIZEUI: The ULTIMATE Command Line Utility](https://resource.dopus.com/t/realizeui-the-ultimate-command-line-utility/42596)
**Author:** [@Zion](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Zion)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/realizeui-the-ultimate-command-line-utility/42596 "2026-03-18T02:16:44Z")
Once you use REALIZEUIonce, you'll use it forever: REALIZEUI.com What in the World is REALIZEUI? I am anything you want me to be! REALIZEUI is the ultimate time saving program for the Windows OS. REALIZEUI allows you to … --- ## [Flow Launcher](https://resource.dopus.com/t/flow-launcher/52201)
**Author:** [@xavierarmand](https://resource.dopus.com/u/xavierarmand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/flow-launcher/52201 "2026-03-08T20:04:13Z")
I LOVE & cannot live without Flow Launcher on my system. It a super-powered Keyboard "App Launcher" that does So So So So So So much more! Its made the windows start menu completely obsolete. Its based on Wox launcher (… --- ## [A shout-out for StartAllBack](https://resource.dopus.com/t/a-shout-out-for-startallback/58699)
**Author:** [@gm\_phil](https://resource.dopus.com/u/gm_phil)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/a-shout-out-for-startallback/58699 "2026-03-06T07:09:55Z")
Windows 11 users may have noticed that recent updates have introduced a ton of garbage to the Start menu which cannot be disabled or removed. Finally giving up on it, I looked around to for tools to replace it altogether… --- ## [Icon Pack Keyword Updater Tool](https://resource.dopus.com/t/icon-pack-keyword-updater-tool/58572)
**Author:** [@ThioJoe](https://resource.dopus.com/u/ThioJoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/icon-pack-keyword-updater-tool/58572 "2026-02-12T06:22:47Z")
With the new ability for adding keywords to icon packs to make icons more searchable, I made a tool to pretty easily generate keywords (using your AI of choice) for any icon packs you already have in your /dopusdata/Icon… --- ## [BluetoothDevicePairing - console utility to control connection of Bluetooth devices](https://resource.dopus.com/t/bluetoothdevicepairing-console-utility-to-control-connection-of-bluetooth-devices/56727)
**Author:** [@PolarGoose](https://resource.dopus.com/u/PolarGoose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 6:24am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/bluetoothdevicepairing-console-utility-to-control-connection-of-bluetooth-devices/56727 "2025-08-02T06:24:17Z")
I would like to share the utility that I created BluetoothDevicePairing. On Windows, there is no out-of-the-box method for automating the connection and pairing of Bluetooth devices. It is especially annoying if you ha… --- ## [ShowWhatProcessLocksFile: Delete files that are locked by some processes](https://resource.dopus.com/t/showwhatprocesslocksfile-delete-files-that-are-locked-by-some-processes/56131)
**Author:** [@PolarGoose](https://resource.dopus.com/u/PolarGoose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/showwhatprocesslocksfile-delete-files-that-are-locked-by-some-processes/56131 "2025-06-24T12:58:49Z")
I would like to share a utility that I have created: ShowWhatProcessLocksFile Very often, you can't delete files or folders because they are used by some process. Windows doesn't show you what process it is. (Actua… --- ## [Extended Caplock Menu (Dopus Edition)](https://resource.dopus.com/t/extended-caplock-menu-dopus-edition/53130)
**Author:** [@xavierarmand](https://resource.dopus.com/u/xavierarmand)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/extended-caplock-menu-dopus-edition/53130 "2025-04-08T14:33:21Z")
Hey y'all, I wanted to share this here, particularly because... #1, I made it, #2, to work with Directroy Opus! :grinning: Extended Capslock Menu is a context menu I wrote in AutoHotkey v1. It changes the way caplock … --- ## [Find possible duplicates of a selected file whilst using Everything (Voidtools)](https://resource.dopus.com/t/find-possible-duplicates-of-a-selected-file-whilst-using-everything-voidtools/42097)
**Author:** [@opw62](https://resource.dopus.com/u/opw62)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 7:20am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/find-possible-duplicates-of-a-selected-file-whilst-using-everything-voidtools/42097 "2024-11-26T07:20:36Z")
Not sure whether this is the right place to post. It may happen that one wants to check whether there are any duplicates of a selected file. Whilst using Everything (Voidtools) v1.5 - See: Everything downloads one … --- ## [Cool font for Dopus Dialogs](https://resource.dopus.com/t/cool-font-for-dopus-dialogs/53415)
**Author:** [@Zion](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Zion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/cool-font-for-dopus-dialogs/53415 "2024-11-11T16:11:06Z")
Verdana Pro is a great font for your GUI. It's very clear at small sizes. I like the Condensed Semibold in particular which is great for Tabs and the Location Bar. --- ## [Quick Access Popup (aka Folders Popup) working with Directory Opus](https://resource.dopus.com/t/quick-access-popup-aka-folders-popup-working-with-directory-opus/19242)
**Author:** [@jnllnd](https://resource.dopus.com/u/jnllnd)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/quick-access-popup-aka-folders-popup-working-with-directory-opus/19242 "2024-10-27T16:15:16Z")
Quick update: Since this post created in 2014, Folders Popup became Quick Access Popup and has been constantly updated. As of October 2024, it is at v11.6.4. You can download it for free on www.QuickAccessPopup.com or g… --- ## [Direct Folders](https://resource.dopus.com/t/direct-folders/7873)
**Author:** [@CodeSector](https://resource.dopus.com/u/CodeSector)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/direct-folders/7873 "2024-10-22T09:48:48Z")
Direct Folders 3.6 now works with Directory Opus. Clicking middle mouse button in Directory Opus, Explorer, desktop or any file open/save dialog will show menu with your favorite and recent folders. Switching from open/… --- ## [Are These Apps Vetted or Can Any Sales Guy Can Post Them](https://resource.dopus.com/t/are-these-apps-vetted-or-can-any-sales-guy-can-post-them/52731)
**Author:** [@raystewart01](https://resource.dopus.com/u/raystewart01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/are-these-apps-vetted-or-can-any-sales-guy-can-post-them/52731 "2024-09-11T17:13:25Z")
After todays visit to this site to learn some new things I feel I just ran through a gauntlet of sales pitches at a tech event, but no swag to bring home --- ## [Cheat Keys App --for us hotkey junkies](https://resource.dopus.com/t/cheat-keys-app-for-us-hotkey-junkies/50368)
**Author:** [@xavierarmand](https://resource.dopus.com/u/xavierarmand)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/cheat-keys-app-for-us-hotkey-junkies/50368 "2024-04-18T20:29:05Z")
found this cute app called CheatKeys. it looks at what App is activate and puts a centered popup with hotkeys for the program. nice for quick reference if you're a hotkey junkie like me. so many apps I've re-hotkeyed, … --- ## [Listary](https://resource.dopus.com/t/listary/23431)
**Author:** [@Protocol](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Protocol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/listary/23431 "2024-04-18T20:28:37Z")
I am using Listary 5 with Directory Opus 12, and I have to say that they work seamlessly together. It even knows all my opened tabs in the Currently Opened Folders section. This is the simple General settings I used … --- ## [Mouse gestures with StrokesPlus.net on the file display, toolbars, status bar and more](https://resource.dopus.com/t/mouse-gestures-with-strokesplus-net-on-the-file-display-toolbars-status-bar-and-more/46555)
**Author:** [@yonder](https://resource.dopus.com/u/yonder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/mouse-gestures-with-strokesplus-net-on-the-file-display-toolbars-status-bar-and-more/46555 "2023-10-22T14:10:24Z")
For those unaware I'll skip the part that explains what mouse gesture software is. I will point out that setting up mouse gestures can take a little time but it's worth it. Now, onto some examples and functionality... W… --- ## [DopTest - Test what command lines are generating](https://resource.dopus.com/t/doptest-test-what-command-lines-are-generating/69)
**Author:** [@Steve](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Steve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/doptest-test-what-command-lines-are-generating/69 "2023-08-13T15:28:14Z")
Doptest is a simple command line utility designed to aid in troubleshooting complex Directory Opus command line functions. Download doptest.zip (45.3 KB) Description Often when configuring a command line program to w… --- ## [F4Menu - Open an Extension from a Selection of Multiple Programs](https://resource.dopus.com/t/f4menu-open-an-extension-from-a-selection-of-multiple-programs/43349)
**Author:** [@jinsight](https://resource.dopus.com/u/jinsight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/f4menu-open-an-extension-from-a-selection-of-multiple-programs/43349 "2023-01-07T02:45:09Z")
F4Menu.7z (45.8 KB) This program is no longer supported or available on the web having a 2010 vintage. Using a button, hot key - any one not just F4 - or context menu, a popup gives a list of possible programs to acces… --- ## [Clear Icon Cache](https://resource.dopus.com/t/clear-icon-cache/10636)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/clear-icon-cache/10636 "2022-10-25T12:54:05Z")
This is a tool I’ve written that helps with a bug in Windows Vista and Windows 7. The bug affects Windows and Explorer and can affect Opus by proxy. For example, if you updated from Opus 9 to Opus 10 but still see the O… --- ## [JumpToFolder - Use the power of Everything in Directory Opus and file dialogs.](https://resource.dopus.com/t/jumptofolder-use-the-power-of-everything-in-directory-opus-and-file-dialogs/40691)
**Author:** [@NotNull](https://resource.dopus.com/u/NotNull)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/jumptofolder-use-the-power-of-everything-in-directory-opus-and-file-dialogs/40691 "2022-05-11T14:42:56Z")
I was able to get an extended trial license (thanks!) to add Directory Opus support for a tool I was writing and as I kind of promised to post the results in return ... If you find any issues, please don't hesitate to p… --- ## [Change Windows Open Save Dialog to Dopus lister location](https://resource.dopus.com/t/change-windows-open-save-dialog-to-dopus-lister-location/15344)
**Author:** [@robertcollier4](https://resource.dopus.com/u/robertcollier4)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 1:52am UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/change-windows-open-save-dialog-to-dopus-lister-location/15344 "2022-03-04T01:52:06Z")
Hello - here is a helpful AutoHotkey script to change Windows File Open Save Dialog to Dopus lister location. Works with AutoHotkey Classic and above. If a Windows File Open Save dialog is open - pushing Ctrl+L will cha… --- ## [shout out for PDF-Xchange Office2PDF ](https://resource.dopus.com/t/shout-out-for-pdf-xchange-office2pdf/40143)
**Author:** [@Jr\_Gn](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Jr_Gn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/shout-out-for-pdf-xchange-office2pdf/40143 "2021-12-22T15:00:39Z")
Basically this is a application that watches a folder and everything that's dropped in it converts to PDF on the fly. Maybe this old news, and probably other similar tools exist, but I just came to discover this tool. … [Next page](https://resource.dopus.com/c/tools/25.md?page=1)