📖 Essentials
⚡ Productivity
⌘ Command Palette

Command Palette

The Command Palette is your gateway to everything in Lokus. Master this one feature and you'll be incredibly productive.

Opening the Command Palette

Press ⌘K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) from anywhere in Lokus to open the Command Palette.

Core Functions

File Operations

  • Open File: Type the filename to quickly open any file in your workspace
  • Create New File: Type "new file" or just "new"
  • Create New Folder: Type "new folder"
  • Save File: Type "save" (or just use ⌘S)

Navigation

  • Recent Files: See and open recently accessed files
  • Go to Line: Type ":" followed by a line number
  • Search in Files: Type "search" to search across your entire workspace

Quick Actions

  • Toggle Sidebar: Type "sidebar" to show/hide the file browser
  • Open Preferences: Type "preferences" or "settings"
  • Command History: Use ↑/↓ arrows to navigate previous commands

Template Integration

One of the most powerful features is instant access to templates:

Inserting Templates

  1. Open Command Palette (⌘K)
  2. Type "template" or "insert template"
  3. Browse available templates
  4. Select with Enter to insert with automatic variable processing

Template Search

  • Quick Find: Type template names directly
  • Category Browse: Templates are organized by type
  • Recent Templates: Recently used templates appear first

Template Variables

When you insert a template, Lokus automatically processes:

  • {{date}} - Current date
  • {{time}} - Current time
  • {{user}} - Your username
  • {{cursor}} - Cursor position after insertion

Pro Tips

Fuzzy Search

You don't need to type exact names:

  • "nf" finds "New File"
  • "tmp" finds templates
  • "pre" finds "Preferences"

Keyboard Navigation

  • ↑/↓: Navigate results
  • Tab: Cycle through suggestions
  • Enter: Execute selected command
  • Escape: Close palette

Command Memory

The Command Palette remembers:

  • Your most-used commands
  • Recently opened files
  • Command history across sessions

Common Workflows

Quick File Creation

⌘K → "new" → Enter → Start typing

Template-Based Writing

⌘K → "template" → Select template → Variables auto-filled

Rapid Navigation

⌘K → Type filename → Enter → File opens

Workspace Management

⌘K → "sidebar" → Toggle file browser
⌘K → "preferences" → Adjust settings

Advanced Usage

Custom Commands

If you're using plugins, they can add their own commands to the palette:

  • Plugin-specific actions
  • Custom shortcuts
  • Extended functionality

Integration with Other Features

The Command Palette integrates seamlessly with:

Pro Tip: The Command Palette is designed to be your primary interface to Lokus. The faster you can use it, the more productive you'll be!

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