Global Shortcut

Cmd+K
Your Thought Catcher

The Command Bar appears instantly from anywhere in Metis. Capture thoughts, run commands, or let AI parse your natural language into tasks and documents.

AI SUGGESTION

Create a document "Sarah's Birthday Party" with tasks for venue, invitations, cake, and decorations?

Three Ways to Use It

Quick Capture

Just type and hit Enter. Your thought goes straight to the inbox for later processing.

Type: Call mom about Sunday dinner

Commands

Start with / to run commands like recipes or quick actions.

/recipe weekly_review

AI Intent

Natural language that implies action triggers AI to create tasks or documents.

Type: Plan a trip to Japan

KEYBOARD FIRST

Never Leave the Keyboard

The Command Bar is designed for keyboard users. Open it with Cmd+K, type your thought, and hit Enter. Your hands never touch the mouse.

Cmd+K Open command bar
Enter Submit / Execute
Esc Close
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Example workflow:

Cmd+K → Command bar opens

Type: "Review budget spreadsheet tomorrow"

Enter → Task created for tomorrow

Total time: ~3 seconds

Part of the Keyboard-First Experience

Metis is designed for power users who live on the keyboard

Task Management → Note Taking →

Cmd+K Your Thought Catcher