# DEVONagent

**URL:** https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/c/devonagent/8.md

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## [About the DEVONagent category](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/about-the-devonagent-category/15)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/system)\
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Talk about DEVONagent here. Give your research a boost with the smartest search assistant for the Mac.

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## [Does DEVONagent work with Golden Gate?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/does-devonagent-work-with-golden-gate/87656)

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**Author:** [@bjornivarsson](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/bjornivarsson)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/does-devonagent-work-with-golden-gate/87656 "2026-10-06T12:45:46Z")

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My installation crashes when I try to run searches. I tried uninstall and reinstall but it still crashes. Best regards, Björn

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## [Compatbilty with MAC OS 27](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/compatbilty-with-mac-os-27/87728)

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**Author:** [@RXT2025](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/RXT2025)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/compatbilty-with-mac-os-27/87728 "2026-10-04T10:09:03Z")

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When will a release compatible with Golden Gate 27 be issued? Whenever I run the official release, it crashes as soon as I try to run a search.

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## [DEVONagent Roadmap, plans for embedded AI](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devonagent-roadmap-plans-for-embedded-ai/86605)

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**Author:** [@gregkelemen](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/gregkelemen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devonagent-roadmap-plans-for-embedded-ai/86605 "2026-09-28T00:16:41Z")

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Hello, I’ve updating and creating new DEVONagent search sets and plugins for a book and several essays I’m writing. That got me to thinking: what is the DA roadmap? It hasn’t been updated in awhile. It seems (to me, at …

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## [Compared with AI-enhanced Bing & Google, what makes DEVONagent stand out?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/compared-with-ai-enhanced-bing-google-what-makes-devonagent-stand-out/79922)

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**Author:** [@Charles56](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/Charles56)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/compared-with-ai-enhanced-bing-google-what-makes-devonagent-stand-out/79922 "2026-06-30T15:33:22Z")

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I’m a new DEVONthink user and am getting pretty impressed by the software coming from DT. I’m wondering, though, if there remain good reasons to invest in DEVONagent when standard search engines (and souped up browsers l…

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## [HELP, Google plugin not working at all](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/help-google-plugin-not-working-at-all/81917)

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**Author:** [@sgmiller](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/sgmiller)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/help-google-plugin-not-working-at-all/81917 "2026-05-08T01:22:50Z")

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After 20 years, the DA Google plugin returns no results for any search. For example, log shows: https://www.google.com/search?as\_q=Test&num=100&ie=UTF-8&start=0&tbs=li:1 and when I click on it it does a google search w…

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## [Automatically searching for new entries on a website and emailing results](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/automatically-searching-for-new-entries-on-a-website-and-emailing-results/82799)

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**Author:** [@Gero1](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/Gero1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/automatically-searching-for-new-entries-on-a-website-and-emailing-results/82799 "2026-03-18T07:22:02Z")

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Hi Everyone. I’ve had Devonagent for about 10 years. What I’m trying to do is get it to report back any new additions to a webpage, searching maybe daily. Can’t seem to get it to work. There are short articles and links…

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## [Searching a single site returns results from multiple sites](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/searching-a-single-site-returns-results-from-multiple-sites/83665)

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**Author:** [@cormac28](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/cormac28)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/searching-a-single-site-returns-results-from-multiple-sites/83665 "2026-02-12T11:20:27Z")

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From what I understand, if I want to search for something in a single site, I have to enter that site (and only that one) in the Sites tab of the Search Set. That’s what I do. However, if I run the search according to th…

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## [Please add Dark Mode](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/please-add-dark-mode/73601)

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**Author:** [@feraleyebrows](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/feraleyebrows)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/please-add-dark-mode/73601 "2026-02-01T12:45:48Z")

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Pretty much as the title says, please add Dark Mode. I think this is the only app I use that doesn’t have it.

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## [How OperatorsDictionary works? Trying to make it replace AND but cannot make it work](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/how-operatorsdictionary-works-trying-to-make-it-replace-and-but-cannot-make-it-work/85910)

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**Author:** [@pbernery](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/pbernery)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/how-operatorsdictionary-works-trying-to-make-it-replace-and-but-cannot-make-it-work/85910 "2026-01-30T20:36:58Z")

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Hey there, I am creating a plugin for a specialized web site. I made it work when using one search term, using options like TextStart/End, TitleStart/End. That works really great. I am now trying to make it work with m…

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## [Has the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy broken the DA plugin?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/has-the-stanford-encyclopedia-of-philosophy-broken-the-da-plugin/85983)

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**Author:** [@NickLowe](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/NickLowe)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/has-the-stanford-encyclopedia-of-philosophy-broken-the-da-plugin/85983 "2026-01-06T16:30:10Z")

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I’ve just noticed that the Philosophy plugin no longer seems to return results. Anyone know what they’ve changed at plato.stanford.edu and whether there’s a manual edit I can make to the plugin to work around? I know it’…

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## [Renaming search sets broken?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/renaming-search-sets-broken/85982)

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**Author:** [@NickLowe](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/NickLowe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/renaming-search-sets-broken/85982 "2026-01-06T13:23:27Z")

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I’m sure I used to do this all the time, but now I can’t for the life of me see how to rename a search set other than in the moment of creation, when the default name is briefly highlighted and editable until you click o…

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## [Looking for help in diagnosing a specialized search engine plugin](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/looking-for-help-in-diagnosing-a-specialized-search-engine-plugin/85844)

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**Author:** [@jstarek](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/jstarek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/looking-for-help-in-diagnosing-a-specialized-search-engine-plugin/85844 "2025-12-14T09:50:13Z")

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I need to (once again) integrate the BASE search engine (Bielefeld Academic Search engine) into DEVONagent. This was working a few years ago, but now, when trying to create the plugin, DEVONagent does not seem to see any…

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## [DevonAgent rebrand: the \_best personal, private search engine\_](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devonagent-rebrand-the-best-personal-private-search-engine/72139)

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**Author:** [@agambrahma](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/agambrahma)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devonagent-rebrand-the-best-personal-private-search-engine/72139 "2025-09-13T13:46:00Z")

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Now that “custom search engines” are a thing again, DevonAgent should market itself as one of them :slight\_smile: See Neeva and Kagi – not to mention the now-venerable DuckDuckGo DA offers features way beyond these, im…

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## [News Plugins Return No Results Searching Obvious Terms](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/news-plugins-return-no-results-searching-obvious-terms/84757)

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**Author:** [@stevecu](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/stevecu)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/news-plugins-return-no-results-searching-obvious-terms/84757 "2025-09-13T06:56:28Z")

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I just created a new search set combining all the defaults “News” plugins. It seems the only plugins that are actually working are BBC News and Yahoo News. Opening the single URL in the log for each news service confir…

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## [Uses for DEVONAgent Pro in 2024?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/uses-for-devonagent-pro-in-2024/80943)

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**Author:** [@ibuys](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/ibuys)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/uses-for-devonagent-pro-in-2024/80943 "2025-08-24T18:21:05Z")

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Anyone using DEVONagent Pro in 2024 on a regular basis? If so, what are you using it for? I’ve had this app for years, and it’s never been able to be what I wanted it to be. I always hoped it would eventually support Con…

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## [Help please with a search](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/help-please-with-a-search/84243)

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**Author:** [@Nig](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/Nig)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/help-please-with-a-search/84243 "2025-07-08T16:02:07Z")

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I’m trying to find properties for rent in southern Utah, preferably furnished, but am having no luck. My search query is (“southern utah”) AND (“homes for rent” OR “rental homes” OR “rental properties”) but I’m only get…

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## [Reset login keychain](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/reset-login-keychain/83841)

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**Author:** [@JPC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/JPC)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/reset-login-keychain/83841 "2025-06-14T07:02:01Z")

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How to reset/ update DA Pro keychain - as screenshot with thanks, Justin

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## [Does DEVONagent have any upgrades planned in the near future like DT?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/does-devonagent-have-any-upgrades-planned-in-the-near-future-like-dt/83842)

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**Author:** [@panxq](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/panxq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/does-devonagent-have-any-upgrades-planned-in-the-near-future-like-dt/83842 "2025-06-12T01:50:53Z")

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I’ve recently been considering purchasing DEVONagent, but am worried that it will be upgraded soon and then I’ll have to spend another fortune. Can anyone give me a reliable source?

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## [How do I set up Kagi for use in Devon Agent?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/how-do-i-set-up-kagi-for-use-in-devon-agent/79891)

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**Author:** [@oidar](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/oidar)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/how-do-i-set-up-kagi-for-use-in-devon-agent/79891 "2025-06-07T12:47:11Z")

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I’ve been using Kagi for a while and it helps with sorting out the garbage websites. I’m having a devil of a time setting it up in DevonAgent. I’m logged into Kagi via DevonAgent window before I attempt my searches. This…

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## [Can someone help me to automate please](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/can-someone-help-me-to-automate-please/83313)

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**Author:** [@opalaoglu](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/opalaoglu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/can-someone-help-me-to-automate-please/83313 "2025-04-30T08:25:00Z")

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Hello, my name is Ongun. I am a new user. I just purchased devonAgent pro and DEVONthink4. I am very happy. I need help with automation of articles online. :white\_check\_mark: GENERAL STEM CELL MODELING “stem cell” AN…

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## [Google Patent Not Working](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/google-patent-not-working/83251)

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**Author:** [@adoolittle](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/adoolittle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/google-patent-not-working/83251 "2025-04-29T00:05:56Z")

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I gave “Google Patent” a simple query and pressed START. A second later, it returns to START with no file activity.

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## [Some way to launch scheduled search manually?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/some-way-to-launch-scheduled-search-manually/83177)

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**Author:** [@Cannolo](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/Cannolo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/some-way-to-launch-scheduled-search-manually/83177 "2025-04-21T23:32:28Z")

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Is there some way to start a scheduled search manually? I have one that I’ve set to run every Sunday, but sometimes I want to run it mid-week.

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## [Is it possible to install extensions in DEVONagent browser like Safari?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/is-it-possible-to-install-extensions-in-devonagent-browser-like-safari/82396)

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**Author:** [@pengyu](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/pengyu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/is-it-possible-to-install-extensions-in-devonagent-browser-like-safari/82396 "2025-03-09T08:53:28Z")

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Hello there. I recently start to use DEVONagent in my workload. Things are a little bit different when it comes to browser extensions. There are certain extensions I habitually use when browsing web pages in Safari, for …

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## [The PDF scroll is not smooth](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/the-pdf-scroll-is-not-smooth/81941)

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**Author:** [@BryanHuang](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/BryanHuang)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/the-pdf-scroll-is-not-smooth/81941 "2025-01-21T08:08:57Z")

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I am using Devonagent Pro to download IEEE articles, but I find that the PDF scrolling is very sluggish, laggy and not smooth.

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## [No links returned for Bing](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/no-links-returned-for-bing/81850)

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**Author:** [@Mz4BYMPogSqBP](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/Mz4BYMPogSqBP)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/no-links-returned-for-bing/81850 "2025-01-10T15:32:25Z")

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I am trying to learn DEVONagent and am getting no results for Bing searches - I have replicated the same search in Deeper, Express, and Deep with no results from Bing at any time. Log says “Links:0” in each case. I am n…

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## [Devon Agent included with pro](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devon-agent-included-with-pro/58119)

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**Author:** [@rasmark](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/rasmark)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devon-agent-included-with-pro/58119 "2024-12-30T12:12:51Z")

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Hi, Is Devon Agent included with Pro. I have purchased Pro, but where and how do i find and register this application? Thanks

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## [DEVONagent, is it worth it for an academic and why?](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devonagent-is-it-worth-it-for-an-academic-and-why/81626)

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**Author:** [@riadh.salem](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/riadh.salem)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devonagent-is-it-worth-it-for-an-academic-and-why/81626 "2024-12-20T13:00:21Z")

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I’ve been exploring DEVONagent, but I’m not quite sure how to make the most of it. I rely heavily on DEVONthink and am very satisfied with its functionality. Naturally, I keep trying to find ways to integrate DEVONagent …

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## [DEVONagent simply explained, hopefully](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devonagent-simply-explained-hopefully/81465)

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**Author:** [@benoit.pointet](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/benoit.pointet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/devonagent-simply-explained-hopefully/81465 "2024-12-04T09:05:51Z")

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Dear fellow DA and DT users, for whatever it’s worth, i tried to explain a bit the DEVONagent workflow and how each search setting influence it in this post: A way for me to make my howto notes useful for others. Hope…

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## [Some feedbacks & feature request](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/some-feedbacks-feature-request/81447)

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**Author:** [@benoit.pointet](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/u/benoit.pointet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 7:17am UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/some-feedbacks-feature-request/81447 "2024-12-03T07:17:16Z")

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Dear Devontech team, some wishes for DEVONagent, after all it soon is xmas: DA should warn the user when a search through a plugin has been throttled, since this is the source of much confusion. I am aware this is not …

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