Command Bar

What is the Command Bar?#

The command bar is a search box that pops up in the center of your screen when you press ⌘K (Command + K). From this single box, you can do almost anything: find files, jump to folders, create new files, toggle settings, and more.

Think of it like Spotlight (the macOS search you open with ⌘ Space), but specifically designed for file management. It's the fastest way to do anything in Seiz because your hands never need to leave the keyboard.

Opening and Closing the Command Bar#

• Open: Press ⌘K from anywhere in Seiz.
• Close: Press Escape, or press ⌘K again, or click outside the bar.

Searching for Files#

When the command bar is open, just start typing a file or folder name. Seiz instantly shows matching results from the current directory and all its subfolders.

• Fuzzy matching — You don't need to type the exact name. For example, typing "proj read" will match "project-readme.md". Seiz is smart about matching partial words and abbreviations.
• Instant results — Results appear as you type, updating with every keystroke. No need to press Enter to search.
• Navigate results — Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to move between results, then press Enter to open the selected file or folder.
• Preview path — Each result shows the full path, so you can tell apart files with the same name in different folders.

Navigating to a Folder#

You can jump to any folder on your Mac by typing its path in the command bar. Some examples:

• ~/Documents — Go to your Documents folder (~ is a shortcut for your home directory)
• ~/Desktop — Go to your Desktop
• /Applications — Go to the Applications folder
• ../ — Go up one level (to the parent folder)

As you type a path, Seiz shows suggestions and autocompletes folder names. Press Tab to accept the autocomplete suggestion.

Running Commands#

The command bar isn't just for searching — you can also run actions. Type > (the greater-than symbol) to enter command mode. A list of available commands will appear.

Here are some of the most useful commands:

File Operations#

• > New File — Creates a new empty file in the current folder. After running this command, you'll be prompted to type a file name.
• > New Folder — Creates a new folder in the current directory.
• > Duplicate — Makes a copy of the currently selected file(s).
• > Move to Trash — Sends the selected file(s) to the Trash.

View & Settings#

• > Toggle Hidden Files — Shows or hides hidden files (files starting with a dot, like .gitignore).
• > Toggle Auto-Sizing Columns — Turn automatic column width on or off.
• > Open Terminal — Opens the built-in terminal in the current folder.
• > Open Settings — Opens the Seiz settings window.

Pane Commands#

• > Split Right — Split the current pane to add a new one on the right.
• > Split Down — Split the current pane to add a new one below.
• > Close Pane — Close the active pane.

Tips for Power Users#

• Recent locations — When you open the command bar with nothing typed, it shows your recently visited folders. This is a quick way to jump back to a folder you were just working in.
• Pinned items — You can pin frequently used folders or commands so they always appear at the top of the command bar results.
• Chained actions — After running a command, the command bar stays open so you can immediately run another one. Press Escape only when you're done.