Command palette
A command palette is a searchable index of software commands, appearing as a modal palette window with a search box and suggestions list. It allows the user to recall and immediately invoke a command by name, using incremental search, fuzzy search, or a list of recently or frequently used commands.
A command palette may be opened with a keyboard shortcut such as Ctrl+⇧ Shift+P, and thus may be used entirely by keyboard. While the labels of commands may reinforce their own shortcuts or canonical menu locations, the command palette can also be used as an alternative to or replacement for those models. Palettes may include commands that are not exposed elsewhere in the graphical user interface. They may also be extensible.[1]
Software applications with command palettes include Visual Studio Code[2] and Obsidian. The command palette interface is also used in standalone pieces of utility software for operating systems,[3] such as Raycast.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "PowerToys Command Palette Utility for Windows". Microsoft Learn. June 8, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Visual Studio Code User Interface". code.visualstudio.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ↑ Warren, Tom (May 16, 2025). "Microsoft's Command Palette is a powerful launcher for apps, search, and more". The Verge. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ Hein, Rich (January 2, 2026). "If you hate Windows Search, try Raycast for these 3 reasons". How-To Geek. Retrieved August 2, 2026.