Khigo

Drag, Drop & Go – Fast Browsing in Safari

Khigo is a lightweight Safari extension that lets you drag text, links, or images to instantly search, open URLs, or preview content in new tabs. Customize each direction to boost your productivity and reduce repetitive navigation.

Requires macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later

Why Choose Khigo for Safari?

Khigo transforms your Safari browsing experience by letting you instantly act on text, links, or images with a simple drag and drop. No more switching tabs or copying URLs manually. Customize directions to open content exactly where you want: background tab, active tab, or specific search engine.

Boost Productivity: Open links, images, or search text faster than ever.
Customizable Workflow: Assign actions to each direction and adjust tab behavior to fit your browsing style.
Seamless Safari Integration: Lightweight extension fully compatible with the latest macOS and Safari versions.
Enhanced jDM Integration: Send URLs directly to jDM for faster downloads with dynamic segmentation.

Custom Drag & Drop Directions

Khigo calculates the drag direction based on the starting and ending points of the content you drag in Safari. Choose from left-up, left-down, right-up, and right-down to control which search engine to use, tab placement, and whether the new tab becomes active immediately.

This system gives you full control over your browsing workflow, letting you open URLs, search text, or preview images exactly how you want without extra clicks or navigation.

Khigo Safari extension drag and drop directions settings with left-up, left-down, right-up, right-down options

Custom Search Engines for Every Direction

Configure your favorite search engines in Khigo’s Search Engines settings pane. Each drag direction (left-up, left-down, right-up, right-down) can be assigned a unique search engine, giving you instant results exactly where and how you want them.

When you drag and drop text in Safari, Khigo automatically opens a new tab using the search engine assigned to that direction. Save time by instantly searching the web without copying, pasting, or switching tabs.

Khigo Safari extension search engine settings for different drag directions

Custom Tab Placement

Control where new Safari tabs appear. Drag in any direction and Khigo positions the new tab next to or after your current one — exactly where you want it.

Active or Background Tabs

Stay focused or switch immediately. Configure each drag direction to open tabs in the background while you keep working, or activate them instantly when you’re ready to dive in.

Smart URL Detection in Text

When dragging text that contains URLs, Khigo lets you decide: open the link directly or search the text. By default, it follows your settings — and you can hold Shift to switch between opening the URL or performing a search.

Flexible Image & Link Handling

Dragging content that includes both an image and a URL? Khigo adapts. It can open the image or the linked page depending on your preference. Hold Alt while dragging to quickly switch between them.

jDM Integration for Faster Downloads

Enhance your workflow by sending dragged URLs from Safari directly to jDM. With dynamic segmentation, jDM accelerates downloads while you continue browsing.

Command Key Drag: Hold Command (⌘) while dragging URLs to instantly send them to jDM.
Dynamic Segmentation: jDM splits downloads into segments for faster, more reliable transfers.
Seamless Browsing: Continue using Safari while jDM handles the downloads in the background.

Performance & Compatibility

Khigo is designed to be fast, lightweight, and fully integrated with Safari on macOS. Built with native technologies, it ensures smooth drag-and-drop performance without slowing down your browsing.

Optimized for macOS: Built using Apple’s native frameworks for speed, efficiency, and long-term support.
Safari Extension: Seamlessly integrates with Safari for a consistent and secure browsing experience.
Lightweight: Minimal memory and CPU usage, even when handling multiple drag-and-drop actions.
Future Ready: Fully compatible with the latest macOS and Safari releases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Khigo collect my browsing data?: No. Khigo runs entirely on your Mac inside Safari and does not collect, store, or share your browsing data. All drag-and-drop actions are handled locally for maximum privacy.
What permissions does Khigo require?: Khigo only requests the minimum Safari extension permissions needed to open tabs and process drag-and-drop actions. It does not access your personal files or unrelated websites.
Is Khigo compatible with the latest Safari and macOS versions?: Yes. Khigo is fully tested and optimized for the latest releases of Safari and macOS, with updates provided for future versions.
Does Khigo slow down Safari?: No. Khigo is lightweight and built with native macOS technologies, ensuring smooth performance with minimal memory and CPU usage.
Can I customize search engines and tab behavior?: Yes. You can add your own search engines and configure tab position, activation, and drag-and-drop preferences in Khigo’s settings.

Safari Browsing, Simplified

Khigo makes browsing faster with drag-and-drop — no more reaching for the address bar. Open links, images, and searches in new tabs instantly with simple gestures. Built natively for Safari and fully compatible with the latest macOS.

Try Khigo today and supercharge Safari with drag-and-drop productivity.

Requires macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later

Drag, Drop & Go – Fast Browsing in Safari

Smart Safari Tab Control with Khigo