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Overview

Quick Access isn’t limited to text snippets-it fully supports audio and video content. Preview and play media snippets directly in the Quick Access window before inserting them, ensuring you select the right content every time. This feature is perfect for teams that use voice notes, video tutorials, or multimedia instructions alongside text snippets.

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Why Media Preview Matters

Media preview in Quick Access provides:
  • Visual Confirmation: See video thumbnails before inserting
  • Audio Playback: Listen to voice notes to confirm the right snippet
  • Faster Selection: Identify multimedia snippets at a glance
  • Rich Context: Combine text, audio, and video in your workflow
  • No Context Switching: Stay in Quick Access without opening the full app

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How It Works

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Step-by-Step Guide

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1. Open Quick Access

Press Option + Space (Mac) or Ctrl + Space (Windows/Linux) to open Quick Access.

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2. Search for Media Snippets

Type to search your library:
  • Search by snippet name
  • Browse by folder (e.g., “Tutorial Videos”)

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3. Identify Media Snippets

Snippets with audio or video show visual indicators:
  • 🎵 Icon: Audio attachment
  • 🎥 Icon: Video attachment
  • Thumbnail: Video snippets display a preview thumbnail

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4. Preview the Media

Hover over or select a media snippet to see the preview panel: For Audio Snippets:
  • Audio player with play/pause controls
  • Duration display
  • Waveform visualization (if available)
  • Click play to listen before inserting
For Video Snippets:
  • Video thumbnail preview
  • Play button overlay
  • Duration display
  • Click to play inline

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5. Insert or Cancel

Once you’ve previewed:
  • Press Enter to insert the snippet (or just the text portion if it’s multimedia)
  • Press Esc to go back to searching
  • Click elsewhere to close Quick Access

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Media Types Supported

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Audio Snippets

Voice Notes
  • Recorded directly in Snippets AI using Whisper
  • Imported audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A)
  • Transcribed text appears alongside audio
Use Cases:
  • Voice memos for team instructions
  • Audio prompts for AI tools
  • Recorded explanations of complex concepts
  • Meeting summaries in audio format

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Video Snippets

Screen Recordings
  • Tutorial walkthroughs
  • Bug reproduction videos
  • Code review recordings
  • Feature demonstrations
Embedded Videos
  • Vimeo embeds
  • YouTube links
  • Loom recordings
  • Custom video URLs

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Mixed Content

Snippets can contain both text and media: 
# Database Migration Steps

[Video: migration-walkthrough.mp4]

1. Backup current database
2. Run migration script (see video at 2:30)
3. Verify data integrity
4. Update application config

[Audio note: additional-context.mp3]
Quick Access shows all components, and you can preview each before inserting.

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Practical Use Cases

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For Developers

Code Walkthrough Videos Save screen recordings explaining complex code:
  • Quick Access → Search “auth flow video”
  • Preview the video to confirm it’s the right one
  • Insert the snippet with video link into your documentation
Debugging Audio Notes Record voice notes explaining bugs:
  • Quick Access → Find “bug-123 audio”
  • Play the audio to hear your past explanation
  • Insert into GitHub issue or Jira ticket

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For Product Teams

Feature Demo Videos Share feature demos with stakeholders:
  • Quick Access → Search “feature demo”
  • Preview video to ensure it’s the latest version
  • Insert link into Slack or email
User Interview Recordings Save audio from user interviews:
  • Quick Access → Search “user feedback”
  • Play audio to find specific quotes
  • Insert transcription into product brief

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For Training & Onboarding

Tutorial Videos Create onboarding video library:
  • Quick Access → Browse “onboarding” folder
  • Preview video thumbnails
  • Insert relevant tutorial links for new team members
Process Explanations Record audio explaining workflows:
  • Quick Access → Search “deployment process”
  • Listen to audio refresher
  • Insert into team wiki or documentation

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For Content Creators

Script Recordings Save voiceover scripts as audio:
  • Quick Access → Find “script v2”
  • Play to check which version is final
  • Insert into video editing software
Video Clips Store reusable video segments:
  • Quick Access → Browse video library
  • Preview clips
  • Insert into final compilation

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Advanced Features

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Inline Playback Controls

When previewing media in Quick Access: Audio Controls:
  • ▶️ Play / ⏸️ Pause
Video Controls:
  • ▶️ Play / ⏸️ Pause
  • 🔊 Volume control

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate media snippets with keyboard:
  • ↑ ↓ - Navigate between snippets
  • Enter - Insert selected snippet

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Best Practices

Add Text Descriptions: Always include text descriptions with your media snippets so they’re searchable in Quick Access.
Use Thumbnails: For videos, ensure thumbnails are clear so you can identify content at a glance.
Tag Your Media: Use tags like #tutorial, #demo, #voice-note to organize and filter media snippets.
Keep It Short: Best media snippets are under 5 minutes-easier to preview and more reusable.

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Troubleshooting

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Video Won’t Play

If a video doesn’t preview:
  • Check internet connection (for embedded videos)
  • Verify video URL is still valid
  • Try opening the full app to play the video

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Audio Not Playing

If audio doesn’t work:
  • Check system volume settings
  • Verify audio file wasn’t corrupted during upload
  • Try restarting Quick Access

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Slow Loading

If media previews load slowly:
  • Large video files may take time to buffer
  • Consider compressing videos before uploading
  • Use video links instead of embedded files for faster previews

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What’s Next

Video & Audio Prompts

Learn how to create and store video and audio snippets in the main app

Quick Access Overview

Master the basics of Quick Access if you haven’t already

Audio Preview

Learn about audio preview features in the main Snippets AI app