In my previous post, I shared how I boosted my productivity while juggling multiple workflows and projects by using Freeter — a free, open-source app I built for this exact purpose.
In a recent update, I added a new feature that makes it even more powerful: it lets you set up workflows for performing quick searches across multiple websites and search engines simultaneously, in a much more accessible way.
For example, you can type in keywords to search for a vector image and instantly see results — in your preferred style — from all your favorite image resources at once. Or, you might type a programming question and get answers from several search engines and developer forums at the same time. It’s a huge time-saver if you frequently use search tools on the same websites with similar parameters.
In this quick post, I’ll share a couple of my go-to search workflows — one for researching web development topics and another for finding vector icons in a predefined style. Hopefully, it’ll inspire you to power up your own search game.
Research Web Dev Topics
This workflow lets you ask Copilot and search Stack Overflow and DuckDuckGo at the same time — giving you a broad perspective and increasing the chances of finding exactly what you need, fast.
To build this workflow, create a new screen in Freeter with the following widgets:
Query: Add a Web Query widget for entering your search terms. In its settings, set the mode to Webpage Widgets.
Copilot: Add a Webpage widget and use this URL:
https://copilot.microsoft.com/?q=webdev+question%3A+QUERYStack Overflow: Add another Webpage widget with this URL:
https://stackoverflow.com/search?q=QUERYDuckDuckGo: One more Webpage widget, with this URL:
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=webdev+question%3A+QUERY+-stackoverflow.com
Tip: The QUERY part in each URL is a placeholder. It will automatically be replaced by the text you type into the Web Query widget.
Now, when you type a development-related question, you’ll instantly get answers from Copilot, Stack Overflow, and DuckDuckGo — all in one view.
Find Vector Icons
This workflow helps you search for Black-Outline style vector icons using Flaticon, Icons8, and The Noun Project — all at once.
Here’s how to set it up:
Query: Add a Web Query widget and set it to Webpage Widgets mode.
Flaticon: Add a Webpage widget with this URL:
https://www.flaticon.com/search?word=QUERY&color=black&shape=outlineIcons8: Another Webpage widget with:
https://icons8.com/icons/set/QUERY--technique-line--monoThe Noun Project: Add a Webpage widget with:
https://thenounproject.com/search/icons/?q=QUERY&style=line
Once set up, just type in a keyword and you’ll see results from all three resources — giving you a wide selection of matching icons in seconds.
Search the Web in Ninja Mode
Now, whenever you need to find something, press Ctrl + Shift + F to bring up Freeter, open the relevant workflow tab, and run your search.
I hope this inspires you to streamline your search workflows too. To get started, visit the Freeter homepage.
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