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Overview

Quick Access is Snippets AI’s most powerful feature-a floating window that appears on top of any application, giving you instant access to your entire snippet library. Press Option + Space (Mac) or Ctrl + Space (Windows/Linux), and your snippets are ready to insert anywhere: ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Slack, email, or any other app. Think of Quick Access as your personal snippet launcher that follows you everywhere you work.

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Why Quick Access Matters

Quick Access transforms how you work with snippets:
  • Universal Access: Works in any application on your computer
  • Lightning Fast: Find and insert snippets in under 2 seconds
  • Context Switching: Seamlessly move between AI tools, code editors, and communication apps
  • Keyboard-Driven: Navigate your entire library without touching the mouse
  • Multi-Workspace: Access snippets from all your joined workspaces instantly

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How It Works

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Step-by-Step Guide

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1. Open Quick Access

Press the keyboard shortcut:
  • Mac: Option + Space
  • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Space
A floating window appears on top of your current application, showing your snippet library.

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2. Search for Your Snippet

Start typing to search:
  • Search by snippet name
  • Search by tags
  • Search by folder name
  • Search by content
The search is instant and fuzzy-you don’t need to type exact matches.

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3. Preview Before Inserting

Hover over any snippet to see:
  • Full content preview
  • Audio/video attachments (if any)
  • Tags and folder location
  • Last modified date
This ensures you’re inserting the right snippet every time.

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4. Insert the Snippet

Once you find your snippet:
  • Press Enter to insert it at your cursor position
  • Or click on the snippet
  • The text is automatically pasted where you were typing
Quick Access closes automatically, and you’re back to work.

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5. Navigate with Keyboard

Quick Access is fully keyboard-driven:
  • ↑ / ↓ arrows to navigate snippets
  • Tab to switch between tabs (All, Favorites, Recent)
  • Esc to close Quick Access
  • Enter to insert selected snippet

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Key Features

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Search Across Everything

Quick Access searches through:
  • Snippet names and content
  • Tags and folders
  • Audio/video descriptions
  • All workspaces and teams you’ve joined

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Tabs for Organization

Quick Access includes several tabs: All Snippets: Your complete library across all teams Favorites: Snippets you’ve starred for quick access Recent: Recently used snippets Global Favorites: Favorites from all your joined workspaces (not just current one)

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Visual Indicators

Snippets display helpful icons:
  • 🎵 Audio attachments
  • 🎥 Video attachments
  • ⭐ Favorited snippets
  • 🏷️ Tags

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Practical Use Cases

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For Developers

Debugging in VS Code 
// Quick Access your debugging snippet
console.log('Debug checkpoint:', {
	variable,
	timestamp: Date.now(),
	stack: new Error().stack,
});
Press Quick Access → Type “debug” → Insert instantly SQL Queries in DataGrip 
-- Access your common queries
SELECT u.*, COUNT(o.id) as order_count
FROM users u
LEFT JOIN orders o ON u.id = o.user_id
GROUP BY u.id;

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For AI Engineers

Prompt Engineering
  • Open ChatGPT → Press Quick Access
  • Search for “system prompt”
  • Insert your battle-tested prompts instantly
Multi-Tool Workflow
  • Writing code in Cursor → Quick Access your code template
  • Testing in Lovable → Quick Access your prompt
  • Documenting in Notion → Quick Access your documentation template

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For Teams

Standardized Responses
  • Customer support in Intercom → Quick Access canned responses
  • Sales outreach in email → Quick Access your pitch templates
  • Code reviews in GitHub → Quick Access your review checklist

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For Productivity

Cross-App Workflow
  1. Researching in browser → Quick Access note template
  2. Writing in Slack → Quick Access meeting notes
  3. Documenting in Jira → Quick Access bug report template
All without leaving your keyboard or switching apps.

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Best Practices

Master the Shortcut: Practice opening Quick Access until it becomes muscle memory. It’s the fastest way to boost productivity.
Organize for Search: Name your snippets clearly so they’re easy to find via search. Use descriptive tags.
Use Favorites: Star your most-used snippets so they appear in the Favorites tab for instant access.
Keyboard Navigation: Learn the arrow keys and Tab navigation-it’s faster than using the mouse.

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Advanced Tips

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Customize the Shortcut

You can change the Quick Access keyboard shortcut in Settings if Option/Ctrl + Space conflicts with other apps.

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Resize the Window

Quick Access window is resizable-drag the edges to make it larger or smaller based on your preference.

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Multi-Monitor Support

Quick Access appears on the monitor where your cursor is currently active, making it perfect for multi-screen setups.

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What’s Next

Now that you understand Quick Access basics, explore these related guides:

Quick Access with AI Tools

Learn how to use Quick Access with Cursor, Lovable, and other AI tools

Audio & Video Preview

Preview audio and video snippets before inserting them

Global Favorites

Access favorited snippets across all your workspaces