Developer plugin

Speedtest

Internet speed tests through macOS networkQuality or the Ookla CLI.

Plugins run in the same launcher as your apps, files and commands.

About Speedtest

Speedtest runs an internet speed test from the launcher and reports download, upload and latency. It uses macOS networkQuality by default and can use the Ookla CLI when you have it installed.

What you can do

  • Run a speed test from the launcher
  • See download, upload and latency
  • Use networkQuality or the Ookla CLI

Keyboard

Press your Supermac launcher shortcut, then search for Speedtest items or commands. Use ↑ and ↓ to move through the results, Return to run, and ⌘K to open the command palette.

  • Run Again
  • Copy Result as JSON
  • Delete Result

App defaults; you can change them in Settings.

Setup

No account needed. networkQuality is built into macOS; the Ookla CLI is optional.

Open Supermac, go to Settings → Plugins, select Speedtest and follow the setup rows. Permissions are listed in the same pane, and a plugin stays off until you enable it.

New to plugins? Read the Supermac docs or browse every plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Speedtest plugin do?

Internet speed tests through macOS networkQuality or the Ookla CLI.

Speedtest runs an internet speed test from the launcher and reports download, upload and latency. It uses macOS networkQuality by default and can use the Ookla CLI when you have it installed.

What can I do with Speedtest?

Run a speed test from the launcher.

See download, upload and latency.

Use networkQuality or the Ookla CLI.

What do I need to set up Speedtest?

No account needed. networkQuality is built into macOS; the Ookla CLI is optional.

Does Speedtest have default keyboard shortcuts?

Yes. Speedtest ships with 3 default shortcuts, including Run Again (Command R), Copy Result as JSON (Command Shift C) and Delete Result (Control X). You can change them in Settings.

How do I turn on Speedtest?

Open Supermac, go to Settings → Plugins, select Speedtest and follow the setup rows. A plugin stays off until you enable it.

It is one of 8 Developer plugins in the Supermac directory.