Launcher

Sliprail centers on a simple, flexible launcher with two input modes. The most important rule is that Space switches from search to parameter mode. For a concrete example, File Search uses parameter mode for its query.

Mode 1: Direct Search and Execution

Use this default mode to launch an app, switch to a window, or run a shortcut that does not need a parameter.

How to use:

1. Open Sliprail with the global keyboard shortcut.
2. Type a space-free keyword for the app, window, or shortcut.
   • Example: To launch Google Chrome, type chrome or googlechrome.
   • Important: Do not type Google Chrome, because the space switches Sliprail to parameter mode.
3. Use ↑ and ↓ to select a result if needed.
4. Press Enter.

Result: Sliprail opens the selected item or runs the selected shortcut.

Mode 2: Parameter Mode

Use parameter mode when a shortcut needs additional input or provides more options.

How to use:

1. Type the space-free keyword for the shortcut.
2. Press Space. Sliprail treats the text before the space as the selected shortcut and the text after it as the parameter.
3. Enter the parameter. The parameter itself can contain spaces.
   • Nora example: Type nora, press Space, enter what is the weather today?, and press Enter.
   • Web search example: Type g, press Space, enter sliprail official website, and press Enter.
4. Press Enter.

Result: Sliprail runs the shortcut with everything after the space as its parameter.

Why Can't I Search for App Names with Spaces?

This is the most common point of confusion for new users. The spacebar in Sliprail is a mode-switching key, not a delimiter for search terms.

• If you type Visual Studio Code, Sliprail reads it as the shortcut Visual with the parameter Studio Code.
• Because a shortcut named Visual probably does not exist, the result will not be what you expect.
• Type visualstudiocode or an alias such as vscode instead.

Additional Launcher Tips

Use these filters and keyboard actions to narrow results and move faster:

Show Shortcuts Only

Type / anywhere in the query to show shortcuts only. For example, /restart, restart/, and res/tart produce the same filter.

Show Open Windows Only

Type [ anywhere in the query to show open windows only.

Show Apps Only

Type # anywhere in the query to show apps only.

Clear Input

Press Ctrl + Backspace to clear the entire input.

Remember the core rule: Use space-free keywords to search, and press Space to provide a parameter.