Quick Switcher

Navigate to any file in seconds

The Quick Switcher is the fastest way to navigate your workspace. Press Cmd/Ctrl + P to instantly search and open any file using fuzzy matching. Recent files appear first, and it works with both local and cloud files.

Overview

Instant Search

Results appear as you type with zero delay.

Fuzzy Matching

Type partial names or abbreviations to find files.

Recent Files First

Recently opened files are prioritized in results.

Cloud Integration

Search local and cloud files in one place.

How to Use

The Quick Switcher is designed to be fast and intuitive. Follow these steps to get started.

Open Quick Switcher

Press Cmd/Ctrl + P to open the Quick Switcher from anywhere in AnySlate.

Start Typing

Type part of the file name. Results appear instantly as you type.

Navigate Results

Use arrow keys to move through results, or keep typing to refine.

Open File

Press Enter to open the selected file, or Escape to cancel.

Quick Access

Press Cmd/Ctrl + P from anywhere to open the Quick Switcher instantly.

Fuzzy Search Explained

Fuzzy search lets you find files without typing the exact name. It matches characters in order, even if they're not adjacent.

Search Examples

Query:readme

Matches:README.md, readme.txt, project-readme.md

Matches any file containing 'readme'

Query:rme

Matches:README.md, resume.md

Fuzzy matching finds files with r...m...e pattern

Query:src/app

Matches:src/app/page.tsx, src/app/layout.tsx

Include path segments to narrow results

Query:.md

Matches:All Markdown files

Search by file extension

Matching Priority

Results are ranked by: exact matches first, then prefix matches, then fuzzy matches. Recently accessed files get a boost in ranking.

Recent Files Priority

Smart Ranking

The Quick Switcher remembers which files you've recently opened and prioritizes them in search results. This means you can often find your most-used files with just a few keystrokes.

How It Works

Recently opened files appear first
Frequently accessed files get priority
Currently open tabs are highlighted
History persists across sessions

Empty Search

When you open Quick Switcher without typing anything, you'll see a list of your most recently accessed files. This makes it easy to switch between files you're actively working on.

Keyboard Navigation

Navigate the Quick Switcher entirely with your keyboard for maximum efficiency.

Move selection up

Arrow Up

Move selection down

Arrow Down

Open selected file

Enter

Close Quick Switcher

Escape

Open in new tab

Cmd/Ctrl + Enter

Open in split view

Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Enter

Works with Local and Cloud Files

The Quick Switcher searches across all your connected file sources.

Local Files

Search through all files in your local workspace

Indexed for instant results
Respects .gitignore patterns
Includes all supported file types

Cloud Files

Search your synced cloud documents seamlessly

Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud
OneDrive integration
Unified search across all sources

Unified Experience

Search results show file icons indicating whether they're stored locally or in the cloud. Open any file the same way, regardless of where it lives.

Quick Switcher Tips

Use camelCase or kebab-case

Typing 'homePg' will match 'homePage.tsx'. The fuzzy matcher understands naming conventions.

Include folder names

If you have multiple files with similar names, include part of the folder path to narrow results.

Recently opened first

Files you've recently opened appear at the top, so you can quickly switch back to them.

Open in split view

Use Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open a file in split view alongside your current file.

Ready to explore more?

Learn about other workspace features like multi-tab editing, bookmarks, and search.

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