Hotkey

Keyboard Shortcut to Open the Launcher

Sliprail uses a global keyboard shortcut to open the launcher from anywhere, so you can launch apps or run system commands without interrupting your current task.

Default Shortcuts

• Windows: Win + Space
• macOS: Option + Space

You can customize this shortcut in Sliprail Settings and choose a combination that fits your workflow.

Special Settings for macOS Users

Many macOS users prefer Command + Space. Before assigning it to Sliprail, free the key combination in System Settings so it no longer conflicts with Spotlight or input-source switching.

Resolve Spotlight Hotkey Conflict

1. Open System Settings
2. Select Keyboard
3. Select Keyboard Shortcuts...
4. Select Spotlight from the left sidebar
5. Find the "Show Spotlight search" item
6. Turn off the shortcut or assign a different key combination

Check Input Source Switching Hotkeys

1. In the Keyboard Shortcuts window, select Input Sources
2. Check whether any action uses Command + Space
3. If there is a conflict, turn off that shortcut or assign a different one

Verify Settings

After completing the above settings:

1. Set the hotkey to Command + Space in Sliprail
2. Confirm that the shortcut opens Sliprail

Getting Started

Once you've set up the hotkey, you can:

• Press the shortcut to open the Sliprail launcher
• Type application names or shortcut keywords
• Press Enter to run the selected item

You can now use Sliprail from anywhere with a single keyboard shortcut.

To open a specific app or run a command directly instead of opening the launcher, see App and command keyboard shortcuts.