Command Bar
The Command Bar is a quick-access overlay for searching, navigating, and running actions from anywhere in the app. Open it with Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+K (Mac).
Opening and Closing
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Open | Ctrl+K / Cmd+K from anywhere in the app |
| Close | Esc, or click the backdrop |
The Command Bar opens with the search input focused, ready to type immediately.
Keyboard Shortcuts (Inside the Command Bar)
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Move selection up or down |
Enter | Open the selected item |
Ctrl+Enter / Cmd+Enter | Open the selected item in a new tab |
Tab | Cycle to the next category tab |
Shift+Tab | Cycle to the previous category tab |
Esc | Close the Command Bar |
Middle-clicking any result also opens it in a new tab.
Searching
Type at least 2 characters to search across candidates, jobs, and applications. Results appear as you type with a short delay.
Category Tabs
The Command Bar has five category tabs that filter what appears in results:
| Tab | Content |
|---|---|
| All | Search results across all types, plus matching navigation commands |
| Applications | Applications matching the search query |
| Candidates | Candidates matching the search query |
| Jobs | Jobs matching the search query |
| Navigation | Pages, settings, and actions matching the search query |
Click a tab or use Tab / Shift+Tab on the keyboard to switch categories.
Prefix Shortcuts
Type a prefix character to jump directly to a category without clicking its tab:
| Prefix | Category | Example |
|---|---|---|
@ | Candidates | @sarah searches candidates named Sarah |
# | Jobs | #engineer searches jobs with "engineer" in the title |
! | Applications | !frontend searches applications for frontend roles |
/ | Navigation | /billing finds billing settings |
The active tab updates automatically when you type a prefix.
Default View (No Query)
When you open the Command Bar without typing anything, the default view shows:
- Context-aware actions — Actions relevant to the page you are currently on (see below)
- Recent items — Up to 10 candidates and jobs you recently opened via the Command Bar
- Navigation commands — All pages and settings in the app, including Inbox sub-views with live item counts
Inbox Sub-Views with Live Counts
The default view shows Inbox sub-routes with real-time counts:
| Item | Route |
|---|---|
| Needs Decision (n) | /inbox/needs-decision |
| AI Activity (n) | /inbox/ai-activity |
| Snoozed (n) | /inbox/snoozed |
| Completed (n) | /inbox/completed |
Counts update live via SignalR — no page refresh needed.
Recent Items
Previously visited candidates and jobs resurface at the top of the default list. The last 10 items are remembered per browser session and persist across page reloads.
Context-Aware Actions
When you are on a job, candidate, or application page, the Command Bar shows relevant actions at the very top of the default view:
On a Job Page (/jobs/{id}/...)
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Overview | Job overview and details |
| Applications | View the application pipeline (kanban view) |
| Stages | Configure interview stages |
| AI Configuration | Screening and AI settings |
| Find Candidates | Search candidates for this job |
On an Application Page (/jobs/{jobId}/applications/{id}/...)
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Schedule Interview | Schedule an interview for this application |
On a Candidate Page (/candidates/{id}/...)
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit Candidate | Edit candidate details |
Global Actions
Global create and action commands are always available in the Navigation category:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Job | Go to the new job form |
| Create Candidate | Go to the add candidate form |
| Create Talent Pool | Go to the create talent pool form |
| Create Client | Go to the new client form |
| Add User | Go to the invite user form |
| Create Question Set | Go to the new question set form |
| Create Form | Go to the new application form |
Natural Language Candidate Search
When you have typed a query, a Search Candidates option appears at the bottom of the results list:
Search Candidates: "your query"
Selecting this option navigates to the Candidates page with your query pre-filled as an AI search. The AI interprets natural language to generate filters — for example, "senior engineers in Seattle" filters by title, experience, and location.
See Searching Candidates for details on AI-powered candidate search.
Permissions
Items that require a permission your account does not have are shown greyed out with a "No permission" label. They cannot be opened. Contact your administrator if you need access to a restricted area.
Result Item Details
Search results show type-specific metadata:
| Result Type | Details Shown |
|---|---|
| Candidate | Current title and company (if available), email address |
| Job | Status (color-coded), client name, applicant count, number of openings |
| Application | Subtitle/role description |
| Navigation / Action | Description subtitle |
Job status is color-coded: Active/Open in green, Draft/Paused in yellow, Closed/Archived in red.
Related
- Keyboard Shortcuts — Full shortcut reference for the whole app
- Searching Candidates — AI-powered candidate search filters