Search & Shortcuts

Kairo is designed for keyboard power users. It features sub-millisecond fuzzy search and extensive Vim-inspired shortcuts.

Fuzzy Search

Start typing anywhere in the list view to begin searching.

• Title Search: Matches against task titles.
• Tag Filtering: Press ctrl+f to filter specifically by tag.
• Instant Result: The list updates in real-time as you type.

Navigation Shortcuts

Key	Action
j / Down	Move cursor down
k / Up	Move cursor up
gg	Jump to top
G	Jump to bottom
Space	Select task / Toggle collapse
Enter	Edit selected task

Action Shortcuts

Key	Action
n	Create new task
e	Edit task
D	Duplicate task
z	Mark as complete
dd	Delete task (requires confirmation)
u	Undo last action
ctrl+r	Redo last undone action

Command Palette

Press ctrl+p to open the Command Palette. This is the quickest way to access deep features without memorizing every shortcut.

Search for commands like:

• Change Theme
• Export to Markdown
• Switch Project
• Open Settings
• Manage Plugins

Global Shortcuts

Key	Action
s	Toggle Momentum Dashboard
f	Toggle Focus Engine
t	Switch Theme
ctrl+s	Open Settings
?	Open Help Menu
q	Quit Kairo