Command Palette
The Command Palette is your productivity powerhouse in Lokus. Access any feature, file, or action instantly with a few keystrokes. Think of it as a universal search for everything you can do in Lokus.
Version: 1.3.1 | Shortcut: Cmd/Ctrl + K | Commands: 100+
Overview
The Command Palette provides:
- Instant Access: Open any feature in < 2 seconds
- Fuzzy Search: Type partial matches to find commands
- Command History: Recently used commands at your fingertips
- File Navigation: Quick-switch between notes
- Custom Commands: Add your own shortcuts
- Plugin Integration: Commands from plugins appear automatically
- Context-Aware: Shows relevant commands based on current context
Opening the Command Palette
Primary Shortcut
Windows/Linux: Ctrl + K
macOS: Cmd + KAlternative Access
1. Menu Bar: View → Command Palette
2. Title Bar: Click command palette icon
3. Right-click anywhere → "Show Command Palette"Quick Tips
- Press
Cmd+Ktwice quickly to dismiss - Press
Escapeto close without action - Start typing immediately after opening
- Use arrow keys to navigate results
Using the Command Palette
Basic Usage
1. Press Cmd+K
2. Type what you want to do
3. Navigate with ↑↓ arrows
4. Press Enter to executeExample Workflows:
# Create a new file
Cmd+K → type "new file" → Enter
# Search globally
Cmd+K → type "search" → Enter
# Open preferences
Cmd+K → type "pref" → Enter
# Toggle sidebar
Cmd+K → type "sidebar" → EnterFuzzy Search
The palette uses intelligent fuzzy matching:
Type: "nf"
Matches: "New File", "New Folder", "Find"
Type: "pref"
Matches: "Preferences", "PDF Export"
Type: "gmls"
Matches: "Gmail Search", "Gmail Send"Search Tips:
- Type abbreviations: “gs” for “Global Search”
- Use capital letters: “NF” for “New File”
- Include spaces: “new file” or “newfile” both work
- Partial words: “pref” matches “Preferences”
Keyboard Navigation
Once the palette is open:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
↓ or Tab | Move to next command |
↑ or Shift+Tab | Move to previous command |
Enter | Execute selected command |
Escape | Close palette |
Backspace | Delete search query |
Cmd+A | Select all text in search |
Command Categories
File Commands
Create & Open
New File Cmd+N
New Folder Cmd+Shift+N
Open File Cmd+O
Open Recent Shows recent files
Reopen Closed Tab Cmd+Shift+TSave & Close
Save File Cmd+S
Save All Cmd+Alt+S
Close Tab Cmd+W
Close All Tabs Cmd+Shift+WFile Operations
Rename File F2
Duplicate File Cmd+D
Move File -
Delete File Delete
Copy Path Cmd+Shift+C
Reveal in Finder/Explorer Cmd+Shift+REdit Commands
Undo Cmd+Z
Redo Cmd+Shift+Z
Cut Cmd+X
Copy Cmd+C
Paste Cmd+V
Select All Cmd+A
Find in Note Cmd+F
Find and Replace Cmd+HView Commands
Toggle Sidebar Cmd+B
Toggle Right Sidebar Cmd+Shift+B
Command Palette Cmd+K
Quick Switcher Cmd+P
Global Search Cmd+Shift+F
Professional Graph View Cmd+Shift+G
Toggle Split View Cmd+\
Toggle Split Direction Cmd+Shift+\
Focus Mode F11
Zoom In Cmd++
Zoom Out Cmd+-
Actual Size Cmd+0
Toggle Fullscreen F11Insert Commands
Insert WikiLink Cmd+L
Insert Template Cmd+Shift+T
Insert Task Cmd+Shift+K
Insert Code Block Cmd+Alt+C
Insert Math Inline Cmd+M
Insert Math Block Cmd+Shift+M
Insert Table Cmd+Shift+T
Insert Image Drag & dropFormat Commands
Bold Cmd+B
Italic Cmd+I
Underline Cmd+U
Strikethrough Cmd+Shift+X
Inline Code Cmd+E
Highlight Cmd+Shift+H
Heading 1 Cmd+Alt+1
Heading 2 Cmd+Alt+2
Heading 3 Cmd+Alt+3
Bullet List Cmd+Shift+8
Ordered List Cmd+Shift+7
Task List Cmd+Shift+9
Blockquote Cmd+Shift+BNavigation Commands
Go to File Cmd+P
Go to Line Cmd+G
Go to Definition Cmd+Click
Back Cmd+[
Forward Cmd+]
Next Tab Cmd+Alt+Right
Previous Tab Cmd+Alt+Left
Jump to Heading Cmd+Shift+OSearch Commands
Global Search Cmd+Shift+F
Find in Note Cmd+F
Search by Tag Cmd+Shift+T
Search Gmail -
Full-Text Search -
Search in Folder -Workspace Commands
Open Preferences Cmd+,
Switch Workspace -
Close Workspace -
Open Workspace -
Create Workspace -
Switch to Local View Cmd+Shift+L
Switch to Global View -Gmail Commands
Authenticate Gmail -
Search Gmail -
Send Gmail -
Save Email as Note -
Compose Email -Database (Bases) Commands
Create New Base Cmd+Shift+B
Open Base -
View as Table -
View as Grid -
View as List -
Add Filter -
Sort Base -Tools Commands
Graph View Cmd+Shift+G
Tag Browser -
Backlinks -
Outline -
Canvas Cmd+Shift+C
Kanban Board Cmd+Shift+K
Tasks View -Export Commands
Export to PDF -
Export to Markdown -
Export to DOCX -
Export to HTML -
Export Folder -Theme & Appearance
Change Theme -
Customize Theme -
Import Theme -
Export Theme -
Cycle Editor Modes Cmd+E
Toggle Line Numbers -
Toggle Minimap -Advanced Features
Recent Commands History
The palette remembers your recent actions:
1. Open Command Palette (Cmd+K)
2. Look for "History" section
3. Recent commands appear first
4. Press Enter to repeatHistory Features:
- Last 20 commands stored
- Timestamp shown (“2 min ago”)
- Remove from history with hover → X
- Clear all history option available
Command Suggestions
Smart suggestions based on context:
# When editing a note:
- "Save File" shown prominently
- "Insert..." commands prioritized
- Format commands available
# When no file open:
- "New File" suggested first
- "Open File" highlighted
- Recent files shownFile Switching
Quick-switch between open files:
1. Press Cmd+K
2. See "Recent Files" section
3. Select file and press Enter
4. OR: Press Cmd+P for dedicated file switcherNatural Language Commands
Use conversational phrases:
Type: "send email"
→ Matches: "Send Gmail", "Save Email as Note"
Type: "new note"
→ Matches: "New File", "New Folder"
Type: "find text"
→ Matches: "Find in Note", "Global Search"Gmail Integration Commands
Special commands for Gmail:
# Send email from file
Command: "send gmail [filename]"
Example: "send gmail meeting-notes.md"
# Search emails
Command: "search emails [query]"
Example: "search emails from:john project"
# Save email as note
Command: "save email [subject]"
Example: "save email Meeting with Client"Gmail Command Modes:
When you enter a Gmail command, the palette enters structured mode:
1. Type "send gmail"
2. Palette shows file selector
3. Type filename to filter
4. Press Enter to sendTemplate Commands
Insert templates quickly:
1. Open Command Palette
2. Type "template"
3. All templates listed with category
4. Select and press Enter to insertCreating Template from Command Palette:
1. Type "save as template"
2. Enter template name
3. Choose category
4. Template saved for future usePlugin-Added Commands
Plugins can register custom commands:
# AI Assistant plugin
"Ask AI"
"Summarize Note"
"Generate Outline"
# Spaced Repetition plugin
"Review Due Cards"
"Create Flashcard"
# Custom scripts
"Run Backup Script"
"Generate TOC"
"Export to Blog"Custom Commands
Creating Custom Commands
Define your own shortcuts (in settings):
{
"customCommands": [
{
"id": "daily-note",
"name": "Create Daily Note",
"action": "create-file",
"template": "daily-note-template",
"folder": "journal/"
},
{
"id": "weekly-review",
"name": "Start Weekly Review",
"action": "run-script",
"script": "weekly-review.js"
}
]
}Command Aliases
Create shortcuts for long commands:
{
"commandAliases": {
"dn": "Create Daily Note",
"wr": "Start Weekly Review",
"gs": "Global Search",
"gv": "Professional Graph View"
}
}Now you can type “dn” instead of “Create Daily Note”!
Tips & Tricks
Power User Shortcuts
# Chain commands with multiple palettes
Cmd+K → "new file" → Enter
Cmd+K → "template" → Select template
# Use first letters
"nf" = New File
"pref" = Preferences
"gs" = Global Search
# Filter by category
Type category name: "file", "edit", "view"
Shows only commands in that categoryWorkflow Examples
Morning Routine:
1. Cmd+K → "daily" → Create Daily Note
2. Cmd+K → "review" → Check Task List
3. Cmd+K → "gmail" → Check EmailsResearch Workflow:
1. Cmd+K → "new" → Create Research Note
2. Cmd+K → "template research" → Apply Template
3. Cmd+K → "graph" → Open in Graph ViewWriting Workflow:
1. Cmd+K → "focus" → Enter Focus Mode
2. Write content
3. Cmd+K → "export pdf" → Export DraftEfficiency Hacks
1. Learn 10 most-used commands
2. Use fuzzy search (2-3 letters)
3. Access recent commands first
4. Create custom aliases
5. Use context-aware suggestions
6. Combine with other shortcutsCommand Palette vs Other Access Methods
| Method | Speed | Discoverability | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Command Palette | Fast | High | Best |
| Menu Bar | Slow | High | Slow |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Fast | Low | Fast (if memorized) |
| Context Menus | Medium | Medium | Good |
| Toolbar Buttons | Medium | Medium | Visual |
Use Command Palette when:
- You know what you want to do
- You want to discover features
- You forgot the keyboard shortcut
- You want to search files
- You need quick access to any feature
Troubleshooting
Command Palette Won’t Open
1. Check keyboard shortcut in Preferences
2. Try alternative: View menu → Command Palette
3. Restart application
4. Check for conflicting global shortcutsCommands Not Showing
1. Update search query (fuzzy matching)
2. Check if plugin is enabled
3. Verify file context (some commands context-specific)
4. Refresh command registry (restart app)Slow Search Performance
1. Clear command history
2. Reduce number of plugins
3. Check for large workspace (index rebuild)
4. Update to latest versionCustom Commands Not Working
1. Validate JSON syntax in settings
2. Check action type is valid
3. Verify file paths are correct
4. Restart app to reload commandsKeyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
Open Command Palette Cmd+K
Quick File Switcher Cmd+P
Global Search Cmd+Shift+F
Create New File Cmd+N
Save File Cmd+S
Close Tab Cmd+W
Toggle Sidebar Cmd+B
Graph View Cmd+Shift+G
Preferences Cmd+,Configuration
Command Palette Settings
{
"commandPalette": {
"maxResults": 20,
"fuzzySearchEnabled": true,
"showRecentCommands": true,
"showKeyboardShortcuts": true,
"historySize": 20,
"groupByCategory": true,
"showFileIcons": true,
"theme": "auto"
}
}Customizing Appearance
/* Custom styling (in theme file) */
.command-palette {
--palette-width: 600px;
--palette-max-height: 400px;
--palette-bg: var(--bg);
--palette-border: var(--border);
}Related Documentation
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Complete shortcut reference
- Settings - Configure command palette behavior
- File Management - File operation commands
- Workspace - Workspace commands
- Plugins - Add custom commands via plugins
Best Practices
For New Users
1. Start with Cmd+K for everything
2. Learn one new command per day
3. Use fuzzy search liberally
4. Check "Recent Commands" section
5. Explore by typing categoriesFor Power Users
1. Create custom command aliases
2. Use first-letter shortcuts
3. Chain multiple palette calls
4. Combine with keyboard shortcuts
5. Build custom commands via pluginsFor Teams
1. Document custom commands
2. Share command aliases
3. Create team templates
4. Standardize workflows
5. Train on essential commandsWhat’s Next?
Master these related features:
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Learn all shortcuts
- Quick Switcher - Fast file navigation
- Templates - Template commands
- Automation - Automate workflows
Last Updated: January 23, 2025 | Version: 1.3.1 | Commands: 100+