Archy Expands Command Suite with Internet-Ready Functions
Key Points
- Archy adds EMAIL and GOOGLE commands for direct internet interaction.
- Commands are small documents with embedded Python snippets.
- The API allows text selection, deletion, and insertion within commands.
- New commands can be created and executed without restarting Archy.
- Workspace, including all commands and settings, is saved on exit.
Archy, a flexible editing environment, has broadened its command library to include internet-oriented tools such as EMAIL and GOOGLE. Commands are built as small documents that embed Python snippets, allowing users to edit, save, and execute them without restarting the application. The system preserves the entire workspace on exit, enabling seamless continuity across sessions.
Overview
Archy continues to evolve its command architecture, adding internet-focused capabilities that let users interact directly with email and web search services from within the editor. The new commands, like EMAIL and GOOGLE, integrate seamlessly with the existing workflow.
Command Construction
Unlike earlier systems where commands were edited separately, Archy treats each command as a lightweight document containing embedded Python code. This design gives developers a richer API for manipulating selected text, inserting content, and handling deletions.
User Experience
Users can create, modify, and run commands on the fly. For example, the GOOGLE command captures selected text and launches a search in the default browser, while other commands can delete or replace text programmatically. All changes are saved automatically when Archy exits, preserving the entire workspace—including commands, settings, and documents—for future sessions.