Command Palette
Productivity
Command Palette
The Command Palette provides quick access to all Tablen commands through a searchable interface, similar to VS Code's command palette.
Opening the Command Palette
- Shortcut: Cmd+Shift+P
- The palette opens as a floating overlay with a search field
Using the Command Palette
- Press Cmd+Shift+P to open the palette
- Start typing to filter commands
- Use Up/Down arrow keys to navigate results
- Press Enter to execute the selected command
- Press Escape to dismiss the palette
Command Categories
General
| Command |
Shortcut |
Description |
| New Tab |
Cmd+T |
Create a new query tab |
| New Connection |
Cmd+Shift+N |
Open the new connection dialog |
| Toggle SQL Editor |
Cmd+E |
Show or hide the query editor |
| Settings |
Cmd+, |
Open Settings |
| Keyboard Shortcuts |
Cmd+/ |
Show keyboard shortcuts reference |
Query
| Command |
Shortcut |
Description |
| Execute Query |
Cmd+Return |
Run the current query |
| Format SQL |
Cmd+Shift+F |
Format the SQL in the editor |
| Refactor SQL |
Cmd+Shift+R |
Refactor the SQL code |
| Query History |
Cmd+Y |
Open query history |
| Visual Query Builder |
Cmd+Shift+Q |
Open the visual query builder |
| Quick Filter |
Cmd+Option+F |
Toggle the quick filter bar |
| Favorite Queries |
Cmd+Shift+B |
Open favorites |
| Add to Favorites |
Cmd+Shift+D |
Save current query as favorite |
Connection
| Command |
Description |
| Connect to [name] |
Connect to a saved connection |
| Disconnect |
Disconnect from the current connection |
Navigation
| Command |
Description |
| Focus Sidebar |
Move focus to the sidebar |
| Query Performance |
Open the performance view |
Export
| Command |
Description |
| Export Database |
Export the connected database |
| Export Results |
Export current query results |
Template Runner Integration
The Command Palette also provides access to query templates:
- Templates from installed snippet plugins appear as commands
- Select a template to open the Template Runner
- Fill in template parameters and execute
Search Behavior
- Search is case-insensitive
- Matches against command titles and subtitles
- Results are ordered by relevance
- The currently selected command is highlighted
- Keyboard navigation (Up/Down/Enter/Escape) is fully supported
Design
The Command Palette uses a macOS-native floating panel design:
- Translucent background with vibrancy
- Rounded corners
- Compact list with icons and optional keyboard shortcut labels
- Responsive to light and dark themes