Sliprail Tutorial

This tutorial walks through your first Sliprail session and the core interactions. By the end, you will know how to launch apps, run shortcuts, use Nora, and add extensions that fit your workflow.

1. Choose how to use Sliprail

Install the desktop app on Windows or macOS, or start with Sliprail Web. The desktop app adds system features such as a global keyboard shortcut, window switching, and local file search. The Web version provides Nora, cloud-backed snippets, and translation tools.

Visit the Sliprail home page to download the version for your system. Open the app after installation to begin your trial.

2. Open the launcher

Use a global keyboard shortcut to open the desktop launcher from anywhere.

Windows uses Win + Space by default
macOS uses Option + Space by default

Change the shortcut in Settings. To use Command + Space on macOS, first remove its assignment from Spotlight or input-source switching. See the Hotkey documentation for detailed steps.

3. Search and run

Open the launcher and type an app name or shortcut keyword. Use ↑ and ↓ to select a result, then press Enter to run it.

Use space-free keywords when searching for an app. For example, type googlechrome or chrome instead of Google Chrome. Pressing Space moves the launcher into parameter mode.

You can also narrow the results with filter characters.

Type / to show shortcuts only
Type [ to show open windows only
Type # to show apps only

See the Launcher documentation for more input rules and keyboard actions.

4. Run shortcuts with parameters

Type a shortcut keyword, press Space once, enter the parameter, and then press Enter.

For example, type nora, press Space, and enter a question. The text before the space selects the shortcut, and everything after it becomes the parameter.

Keep this rule in mind when using the launcher.

Use space-free keywords for search
Use a space to separate a shortcut from its parameter

5. Try common features

Start with these features to build your everyday workflow.

Window Switching quickly finds and switches between open windows
File Search locates local files by name
Clipboard History saves and reuses recently copied content
Quick Calculator performs calculations directly in the launcher
Bookmarks and Snippets keep frequently used links and text close at hand

6. Use Nora

Type nora, press Space, and enter a question to open Nora from Sliprail. You can switch models, upload files, search the web, generate images, and run external tools through MCP.

Read the Nora documentation for the complete feature guide, or continue in Nora Web.

7. Add extensions and personalize Sliprail

In the desktop app, open the Sliprail Store to browse extensions that add shortcuts and workflows to the launcher. Desktop settings let you enable or disable extensions and adjust themes, proxy settings, and other behavior.

Next steps

You now know the core Sliprail workflow. Visit the Sliprail documentation whenever you need complete configuration and behavior details for a feature. If you are ready to create an extension, start with the Developer Overview.