Launcher

The core interaction in Sliprail revolves around a simple yet powerful launcher. Understanding its two basic input modes is key to using Sliprail effectively, especially by clarifying the special role of the spacebar.

Mode 1: Direct Search & Execute (Default)

This is the most common and straightforward mode. Use it when you want to launch an application or execute a command that doesn't require parameters.

How to use:

1. Bring up the Sliprail window with the global hotkey.
2. In the input box, type the keyword without spaces for the target item (app, command, etc.).
   • Example: To launch "Google Chrome", you should type chrome or googlechrome.
   • Crucial: Never type Google Chrome, as input containing spaces will trigger the next mode.
3. Use the ↑ / ↓ keys to select the correct item (if necessary).
4. Press Enter.

Result: Sliprail will immediately launch the selected application or execute the corresponding command.

Mode 2: Parameter Mode (Activated by the Spacebar)

This mode is activated when you need to pass additional information (i.e., "parameters") to a command or application.

How to use:

1. Type the keyword for the command (without spaces).
2. Press the Space key. This "locks in" the content before the space as the command to be executed and tells Sliprail that what follows is a parameter.
3. After the space, type the parameter you want to pass. The parameter itself can contain spaces.
   • Example 1 (Nora AI): Type nora, press Space, then type what is the weather today?, and finally press Enter. Here, nora is the command, and what is the weather today? is the parameter.
   • Example 2 (Web Search): Type g (assuming g is the search command), press Space, then type sliprail official website, and press Enter.
4. Press Enter.

Result: Sliprail will execute the command and pass everything after the space to it as a parameter.

Why Can't I Use Spaces to Search for App Names?

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.

• When you type Visual Studio Code, Sliprail interprets it as: "Execute the command named Visual and pass the parameter Studio Code to it."
• Since a command named Visual likely doesn't exist, this action will not produce the result you expect.
• The correct way is to type visualstudiocode or its alias vscode without spaces.

Quick Operation Tips

Master these quick operation tips to make your Sliprail usage more efficient:

Filter Quick Commands

Input / to specifically filter quick commands. This allows you to quickly find system operations, custom commands, and other functions. The filter character can appear anywhere in the input text - for example, you can input /restart, restart/, or even res/tart to achieve the same filtering effect.

Filter Windows

Input [ to specifically filter currently open windows. This is very useful for quickly switching between multiple applications. Similar to quick command filtering, the [ character can also be used anywhere in the input text.

Filter Apps

Input # to specifically filter applications. When you clearly want to launch a specific app, this feature can reduce the search scope and improve matching accuracy. The # filter character is very flexible and can be placed anywhere in the input text.

Clear Input

In the input box, press Ctrl + Backspace to quickly clear all the currently entered content.

Remember this rule, and you'll be able to use the Sliprail launcher smoothly: Use continuous characters for searching, and use a space to separate parameters.