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November 22, 2004
Google launches its Deskbar API
Google announces the availability of the Google Deskbar API (application programming interface).
Google's technology makes it possible for software developers to build their own features, or plug-ins, for the popular Google Deskbar.
For instance, a developer could use Google Deskbar APIs to create a movie search command that enables users to search their favorite movie site by entering a movie name into the Deskbar search field and typing a special command such as "Ctrl'M." Other examples include:
- Locate and play a music play list on your hard drive
- Solve algebraic equations
- Send instant messages from the Deskbar (example: type "AIM
- [screen name] [message text]")
Results will be displayed within the Google Deskbar mini-browser which appears to the bottom right of the user's computer. New features developed with the Google Deskbar API will be displayed as an option in the Deskbar main menu.
The Google Deskbar API is in the experimental, beta phase. We invite developers to use the service and encourage them to send us their input and feedback. Plug-ins can be written in any .NET language, such as C# or Visual Basic.NET.
More information about the Google Deskbar API can be found here: http://deskbar.google.com/help/api/index.html.
Source: Google
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