Quick Start
Command Pocket has two windows. Understanding how they behave is the key to a smooth workflow.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + Space | Open Quick Search, a small search-only popup |
Ctrl + Shift + Space | Open the Workspace, the full window with all tabs |
Both are also available from the menu: Tools → CommandPocket → Open.
Your first search
- Press
Ctrl + Space. - Type
material. All materials in your project appear. - Use
↑/↓to navigate andEnterto select and focus the asset.
A single leading symbol switches the palette into a focused mode. The prefix chips in the search bar are clickable too; see Command Syntax for all five modes.
Quick Search
A small, borderless, screen-centered launcher: search, results and footer only.
- Auto-closes when it loses focus or after executing an action. This is by design; it is built for open → execute → close.
- Click Pin to keep it open.
- It closes on script recompile; just press the shortcut again.
Workspace
The full window with Command, Pocket, Notes, Colors and the Quick Actions bar. It has two modes, switched with the float/dock toggle next to the Pin button:
| Mode | Description | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Docked | A regular Unity EditorWindow: dock it anywhere in your layout, it persists like any other panel | Permanent workflow, single monitor |
| Floating | A frameless window with no OS title bar and no Unity tab. Drag it by its grip, resize from any edge; position and size are remembered | Quick sessions, multi-monitor, minimal chrome |
Auto-close and the Pin button
This is not a bug! Auto-close is intentional: open → execute → close → continue working. It minimizes screen clutter and is optimized for a keyboard-driven workflow.
| State | Behavior | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Unpinned | Auto-closes after executing or losing focus | Quick searches, fast workflow |
| Pinned | Stays open until you close it | Browsing, organizing, learning |
Common questions
- "It keeps closing!" Normal auto-close behavior. Pin it or dock it.
- "It disappeared after a recompile!" Quick Search and the Floating Workspace close on domain reload. Re-open with the shortcut, or use the Docked Workspace.
- "Esc doesn't close it!" The window is pinned. Unpin it first;
Escworks when the cursor is in the search field.
Next: get to know the interface.