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DEVONagent Pro
DEVONagent Pro 3.1.1
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(15) 4.333333333333333

Maximize web search efficiency.   Demo ($49.95)
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    DEVONtechnologies LLC
DEVONagent Pro helps you search more efficiently on the web. It searches multiple sources, frees you from hunting for the really relevant results, and gives you power tools for your research.

  • Filters bad results so you don't have to
  • Shows results the way you want
  • Creates reports in many formats
  • Saves searches so you can continue later
Your personal meta search engine

DEVONagent Pro is not a simple Google interface. It knows how to talk to search engines, and how to squeeze the best out of them.
What's New
Version 3.1.1:
  • NEW: Search fields support also keywords and names of plugins as well as names of search sets followed by a colon, e.g. "google:term" or "marketing:apple", to easily switch the current plugin/search set.
  • NEW: Scripts > Window > Open Last Safari session opens last Safari session.
  • NEW: Search windows display number of unread results in upper right corner.
  • NEW: Names of plugins can be used as "Mozilla keywords" in browser window address bar.
  • Improved: Slightly revised scanner popup menus.
  • Improved: See Also results for new DEVONtechnologies website and apple.com.
  • Improved: Embedded Multimedia scanner renamed to Tubes.
  • Improved: DEVONtech Forum, Googlism, PubMed, Twitter, and Wiktionary plugins updated.
  • Improved: Wallpaper, Thumbnail Gallery, and Tubes scanners.
  • Improved: Filtering of links to login pages or social bookmarking.
  • Improved: Tooltips of popup menus of search fields include keywords, too.
  • Improved: Links updated for new DEVONtechnologies website.
  • Improved: Revised and completed German and French localizations of description of scanners.
  • Fixed: See Also pane listed sometimes related websites twice.
  • Fixed: Automator actions compatible to OS X 10.7 Lion and DEVONthink Pro (Office) 2.x.
  • Fixed: Issues with handling of saved searches.
  • Fixed: Some menu items were not disabled in OS X Lion's fullscreen mode.
  • Fixed: Support Assistant updated for new DEVONtechnologies website.
  • Fixed: Support Assistant did no longer show tutorials.
  • Fixed: Various glitches of Preferences, Menu Extra tab.
  • Fixed: Memory leak of Wallpaper scanner.
  • Fixed: Various other minor bugs and glitches.
Version 3.1.1:
  • NEW: Search fields support also keywords and names of plugins as well as names of search sets followed by a colon, e.g. "google:term" or "marketing:apple", to easily switch the current plugin/search set.
  • NEW: Scripts > Window > Open Last Safari session opens last Safari session.
  • NEW: Search windows display number of unread results in upper right more...
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later







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DEVONagent Pro User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 3.x:
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Your rating: Now say why...
Overall:
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burypromote
-15

-17

iLeopard reviewed on 23 Sep 2011
Cuz it blows

tard
[Version 3.0.1]

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burypromote
+7

+323
Lev replied on 03 Nov 2011
Enjoy that? It'll be something to look back on ten years from now when you're in a trailer on welfare outside Joshua Tree and Shezanne is expecting her fifth. Maybe this time, you're the daddy. Who knows?

But thanks for taking the trouble to share the fruits of your reason with us.
burypromote
+1

+21

Istra reviewed on 17 Aug 2011
great tool! it saves me enormous time & effort even so, out of the box; I'm keen to learn using this other unique boolean stuff.
[Version 3.0]


burypromote
+2

+17
Trashie commented on 20 Jul 2011
One thing to make clear is this is not a browser but a powerful internet research tool. This is only for people who do research. Everyone else will fine it useless and should use safari etc.

Compared with the last version this is massively improved. Works best with devonthink. It will streamline the proces of online research.

The only thing that let's it down is the web itself and quality of information available. However as the web gets better and more and more publish direct online this will only improve.

A fine app for anyone involved in research even if it does not get what you want 100% it will always sign post you there due to it's AI.

Not something to pick up and use in 5mins you need to practice using it.
[Version 3.0]


burypromote
+1

+337

Anon-Bud reviewed on 20 Jul 2011
Devon Technologies is the best! Using the internet for research is great, but DevonAgent makes it fun and easy, especially with all the filtering tools they have available to help you wade through the junk and get to the good stuff!

And their support team is second to none...
[Version 3.0]


burypromote
+2

+4

Afreese reviewed on 16 Dec 2010
There is no better tool for Recherche, look no further.
[Version 3.0pb1]


burypromote
+2

+337

Anon-Bud reviewed on 16 Dec 2010
So very glad that DevonTech has released an update to this perennial favorite of mine! Makes searching the web for paper writing a snap and a joy!

An indispensable tool for research, now updated with new search plugins.
[Version 3.0pb1]


burypromote
+4

+17
Trashie commented on 03 Oct 2010
They should just revamp this and merge it into devonThink.

It is not like it is a big seller alone from what I hear anyway. If they do that they may work on it more as devonThink is non stop with updates and powerful new features but this is ignored.

Making it devonThinks default browsers makes a lot of sense. As there is an argument that they should have a customised webkit browser built into devonThink eventually as many people do their research online now be it free or paid sites it is all going electronic. Why waste time supporting integration for others with so many browsers out there...when they already have one of their own.
[Version 2.3.1]

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burypromote

+205
Jimblue replied on 31 Mar 2011
Trashie, I agree wholeheartedly with your comment. Even if DEVONtechnologies has to raise the price somewhat across the entire line of DEVONthink softwares, I agree it would make the DEVONthink line even more useful and they would probably put more development into DEVONagent. Great idea.
burypromote
+7

+173
Maclover1.1 commented on 24 Mar 2010
My take on this.. I wish it its capabilities were either completely included in DevonThink Pro and/or were a Safari plugin.. because as a stand alone browser it is awkward and I end up rarely ever using it. I'd prefer the first option.. if DTP had a more user friendly approach t its browsing dept (own set of bookmarks or at least editable Safari bookmarks and tabs.. DA has them but not DTP).

I would not even have to launch Safari at all.. and with the DA capabilities it'd be a powerhouse all in one..
[Version 2.3.1]


burypromote
+3

+27
Stike commented on 24 Feb 2010
Dont get me wrong, this app is great, but really - NO update for 1.5 years?

Also I could really use a tutorial or anything "help-related" to fully use all the features. This app works well, but I think I barely used its full potential...
[Version 2.3.1]


burypromote

+24

lux reviewed on 13 Jun 2008
An update to my earlier review nearly 2 years ago. DEVONagent Research assistant and the way it works seamlessly with the browser is fantastic - 'nuff said but DEVONagent browser hasn't been my default browser for some time since I discovered iCab, Flock and the much improved Safari in Leopard. It's also nearly 2 years since the developers said a 'new non-metal-non-Safari look was planned for a future release of the browser - or at least the option to change the old and tired brushed-metal look to an aqua / unified look along with being able to customise the toolbar. As it is, DEVONagent browser looks more like Safari than Safari does. I also don't like [since v2.3], the appearance of a national flag in the toolbar to represent the language of the web-page - I think I'm capable of recognising the English language without the prompt of the flag of St George, that symbol of English racial purity so beloved of little englanders and the right wing political fascist party the BNP..
[Version 2.3.1]

1 Reply

burypromote

+82
TomEck commented on 23 Jun 2008
If you are working on OS X.5 check the link to get rid of any brush metal and old aqua design. NOTE: This will effect the whole system! Read the instructions before using it at your own risk!

http://macthemes2.net/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=271487#p271487
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Crcsnc rated on 11 Jan 2012

[Version 3.1.1]




Simonbailey rated on 13 Dec 2011

[Version 3.1.1]




Alessandro_stagni rated on 10 Aug 2011

[Version 3.0]



+30

Myka rated on 02 Apr 2011

[Version 3.0pb3]



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Vanderwal rated on 31 Mar 2011

[Version 3.0pb3]



+7

Michael Dougan rated on 26 Feb 2011

[Version 3.0pb2]



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craigfin74 rated on 15 Feb 2011

[Version 3.0pb2]



+4

Bobbydmarriott rated on 06 Feb 2011

[Version 3.0pb2]



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Pauloverseas rated on 21 Dec 2010

[Version 3.0pb1]



-3

craigfin74 rated on 18 Dec 2010

[Version 3.0pb1]


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DEVONagent Pro helps you search more efficiently on the web. It searches multiple sources, frees you from hunting for the really relevant results, and gives you power tools for your research.

  • Filters bad results so you don't have to
  • Shows results the way you want
  • Creates reports in many formats
  • Saves searches so you can continue later
Your personal meta search engine

DEVONagent Pro is not a simple Google interface. It knows how to talk to search engines, and how to squeeze the best out of them.

DEVONagent connects to as many search engines as you want, collects the data, and weeds out the junk that managed to slip through. It also scans your favorite websites and notifies you when it finds something that matches your query. It can even do all of this while you're sleeping; the results will be ready before you pour your first cup of coffee.

Get the good stuff, skip the junk

DEVONagent Pro is all about filtering what you don't want and giving you the best tools to find more of what you really want.

DEVONagent Pro doesn't simply trust the search engines. It filters all returned results again, allowing you to use advanced Boolean operators, proximity operators, and wildcards of unlimited complexity, something no single search engine allows you to do. DEVONagent's "scanners" can even find thumbnail galleries or linked PDF or Office documents for you. When you've found what you're looking but want a little more detail, the unique See Also list contains related pages from elsewhere in the search results, online and even from DEVONthink Pro.

The information you want, the way you want

Every research tasks is different. DEVONagent Pro supports this with many ways to list, read, even explore your data.

View the results as a list or as a smart text summary, and explore them with the topics map. Unread results are marked with a blue dot, just like in Apple Mail, so that you don't miss the one important piece of information you're looking for. Finally, for viewing web pages there's DEVONagent Pro's specialized web browser. Extract images, RSS feeds, links, email addresses, even linked documents with a single click and save them for reference or reuse.

Save your research and come back later

Research is not only about finding, it's about collecting data, sharing it, and using it to create something meaningful.

DEVONagent Pro exports your filtered and trimmed-to-the-max research results in a variety of formats, from a simple list of bookmarks to comprehensive RTF digests and PDF reports. The built-in, searchable archive keeps them for later reference, or you can send your results to DEVONthink. Finally, you can save your search and continue later on, or even share it with others via email.

How DEVONagent Pro can help your research
  • Researchers: Stay up-to-date on your subject with scheduled searches. Search through specialized online databases, scan important web sites, and get smart summaries. Extract the key facts using DEVONagent Pro's research-centric web browser.
  • Students & educators: Find better course materials faster, with DEVONagent Pro weed out the chaff. Cite references for your papers and extract images and lists of links with a single click. Save interesting results in DEVONagent's archive or in DEVONthink.
  • Journalists: Keep an eye on as many other information sources as you like and dig deeper into the subject you are writing about. Use the smart See Also function to learn more about the article you're reading. Save a search and return to it later if you get interrupted.
  • Lawyers: Search LexisWeb and FindLaw efficiently with advanced Boolean operations, and use See Also to find related data with a single click. Export comprehensive reports, or save the results for future reference in DEVONagent’s archive or in DEVONthink.
  • Power users: Use DEVONagent Pro's specialized and easily automated browser to find and collect information and file it in DEVONthink. The object drawer and extensive AppleScript, JavaScript, and Automator support make it the #1 browser for DEVONthink users and enthusiasts.
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