Command Center
Raycast-style command palette for instant access.
Command Center
The Command Center is a Raycast-style command palette that gives you instant access to everything in SnipperApp 3. Open it, type what you need, and get there in seconds.
Opening the Command Center
Press Cmd+K to open the Command Center from anywhere within SnipperApp 3.
The Command Center appears as a floating panel in the center of the window with a search field ready for input.
Fuzzy Search
The Command Center uses fuzzy matching, so you do not need to type exact names. For example:
- Typing
pydbcould match a snippet titled "Python Database Connection". - Typing
nwfldcould match the "New Folder" command. - Typing
reactshows all snippets, folders, and commands related to React.
Results are ranked by relevance, with the best matches at the top.
What You Can Do
Search Snippets
Start typing to search across all snippets in the current workspace. Results show:
- Snippet title
- Language
- Folder location
- A preview of the content
Select a snippet and press Enter to navigate to it in the editor.
Run Commands
The Command Center provides access to application commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| New Snippet | Create a new snippet |
| New Folder | Create a new folder |
| New Tag | Create a new tag |
| Sync Now | Trigger an iCloud sync |
| Open Settings | Open the Settings window |
| Toggle Favorite | Add/remove the current snippet from favorites |
| Copy Snippet | Copy the current snippet's content |
| Delete Snippet | Move the current snippet to Trash |
Type any part of a command name to find it.
Navigate to Folders
Type a folder name to jump directly to that folder in the sidebar. This is especially useful when you have a deep folder hierarchy and want to skip manual navigation.
Filter by Tags
Type a tag name to filter your snippet list by that tag. The Command Center shows matching tags alongside other results.
Keyboard Navigation
The Command Center is designed for full keyboard operation:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd+K | Open the Command Center |
| Escape | Close the Command Center |
| Up/Down Arrow | Navigate through results |
| Enter | Execute the selected result (open snippet, run command, etc.) |
| Tab | Cycle through result categories |
You never need to reach for the mouse -- the entire flow from opening to executing is keyboard-driven.
Result Categories
Search results are organized into categories:
- Snippets -- Matching snippets from the current workspace.
- Commands -- Matching application commands.
- Folders -- Matching folder names.
- Tags -- Matching tag names.
Categories with no matches are hidden automatically.
Tips
- Build muscle memory -- Cmd+K is the single most powerful shortcut in SnipperApp. Use it as your primary navigation method instead of clicking through the sidebar.
- Type less -- Fuzzy matching means you can find "JavaScript Fetch Wrapper" by typing just
jfworfetch. - Quick snippet access -- Instead of navigating folders, just press Cmd+K, type a few characters of the snippet name, and press Enter.
- Discover commands -- Not sure what SnipperApp can do? Open the Command Center and browse the available commands by scrolling through the results.
Related
- Keyboard Shortcuts -- All keyboard shortcuts in one place.
- Menubar App -- Quick snippet access from outside the app.
- Favorites -- Another way to surface important snippets.