Power Menu Actions
Pieces for Developers is designed to keep you in the flow. Below is a comprehensive list of actions available within the Power Menu and their associated shortcuts to help you quickly access common tasks.
Dynamic View-Based Actions
The Power Menu in Pieces for Developers is a dynamic command palette.
When you press the Power Menu hotkey or open it from the app interface, you’ll see different actions depending on which view or section of the app you’re currently in.
For example:
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Pieces Drive View: You’ll see commands related to creating, editing, or managing snippets (e.g., “Create New Material,” “Optimize Snippet,” etc.).
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Pieces Copilot View: You’ll see commands focused on AI-driven interactions (e.g., “Ask Copilot,” “Analyze this Snippet,” etc.).
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Application & Cloud / Global Context: Some commands (e.g., “Check for Updates,” “Manage Accounts & Cloud Integrations,” “Go to Settings”) appear in multiple views or from a global context.
If you search for a command in the Power Menu and you’re not in the view where that command is valid, it will not appear in your search results.
Pieces Copilot
You can find lots of saved material and generative AI-focused actions when accessing the Power Menu from the Pieces Copilot view.
Command | Description |
|---|---|
Manage General Copilot Settings | Takes you to the Pieces Copilot settings page. |
Manage Copilot LLM Runtime Configuration | Opens a modal for changing cloud and local LLMs. |
Enter Focused Copilot | Collapses the sidebar and enters Focus Mode. |
Launch Copilot in Browser | Launches an instance of the Pieces Desktop App UI in your browser. |
New Copilot Conversation with LTM Context | Starts a new Pieces Copilot Chat with LTM enabled. |
New General Copilot Conversation | Starts a new Pieces Copilot Chat without additional prompting pipelines. |
New Contextual Copilot Conversation | Starts a new Pieces Copilot Chat with context. |
New Copilot Conversation | Starts a new Pieces Copilot Chat that defaults to the set LTM behavior. |
New Generative Copilot Conversation | Starts a new Pieces Copilot Chat with a code-generating prompt pipeline preset. |
Delete All Copilot Chats | Deletes all Pieces Copilot chats. |
Pieces Drive
These actions cover everything from creating and editing your code materials to duplicating and optimizing them, ensuring your content is always well-managed.
Command | Description |
|---|---|
Create New Material | Initiate the creation of a new material (snippet or resource). |
Create New Material from Scratch | Build a fresh material without importing existing files. |
Create New Material from File(s) | Generate a material by importing local files. |
Create New Material from Description | Produce a material based on user-provided descriptive text. |
View in Gallery | Open the selected material in a gallery-style view. |
Edit Selected Material | Modify the currently highlighted material. |
Open Quick Menu | Launch a quick-access menu for the selected material. |
Templatize Selected Material | Convert the chosen material into a reusable template. |
Optimize Selected Material for Readability | Improve clarity and structure of the material. |
Optimize Selected Material for Speed | Enhance the performance-focused aspects of the material. |
Convert Selected Material to New Language | Translate or adapt the material into another programming language. |
Copy Selected Material | Duplicate the material content to the clipboard. |
Generate Shareable Link | Create a link that can be shared externally. |
Manage Annotations for Selected Material | Add or edit annotations for context and clarity. |
Manage Related Websites for Selected Material | Associate relevant URLs or references. |
Manage Tags for Selected Material | Assign or remove tags to categorize the material. |
Manage Sensitives for Selected Material | Mark or handle sensitive data within the material. |
Manage Anchors for Selected Material | Attach anchor points for reference or navigation. |
Manage Related People for Selected Material | Link collaborators or owners to the material. |
Discover Related Materials | Find other materials that share context or tags. |
Duplicate Selected Material | Create a direct copy of the current material. |
Start Copilot Chat about Selected Material | Launch an AI-powered conversation focused on this material. |
Rename Selected Material | Change the title or identifier of the material. |
Delete Selected Material | Remove the chosen material from your collection. |
View Selected Material Context | Display contextual information or references. |
Copy Context for Selected Material | Copy contextual details (metadata, tags, etc.) to the clipboard. |
Application & Cloud
Manage your account, cloud integrations, backups, and updates with these commands to keep the app running smoothly and securely.
Command | Description |
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Backup & Restore Data | Manage or recover saved backups of your Pieces data. |
Toggle Light Mode | Switch the user interface between light and dark themes. |
Manage Accounts & Cloud Integrations | Connect or configure your Pieces Cloud and linked accounts. |
Manage Early Access Program | Enroll in or manage beta features of Pieces for Developers. |
Check for Desktop App Updates | Manually verify if a new version of the Pieces desktop app is available. |
Check for Pieces OS Updates | Inspect whether Pieces OS has an update ready. |
Manage In-App Notifications | Configure or silence various in-app alerts and messages. |
Manage Pieces Drive Action Toolbar | Customize toolbar actions for Pieces Drive integrations. |
Turn Long-Term Memory Engine Off | Disable the memory engine that stores historical snippet context. |
Pause Long-Term Memory Engine | Temporarily stop the memory engine from updating. |
View Auto-Saved Materials | Access automatically saved drafts or snippets. |
View All Plugins | See a complete list of available plugins for Pieces. |
Clear Long-Term Memory Engine Data | Erase stored context or historical data from the memory engine. |
Navigation
These commands help you traverse the Pieces interface, letting you access different panels, search features, and integrations with ease.
Command | Description |
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Go to Workflow Activity | Open the workflow overview to see recent tasks or snippet changes. |
Go to Updates & Upcoming | Check upcoming features, announcements, or patch notes. |
Go to Global Search | Access the global search interface for snippets and materials. |
Go to Settings | Open the main settings panel for Pieces for Developers. |
Go to Snippet Discovery | Explore recommended or newly discovered snippets. |
Go Back | Return to the previous screen or menu. |
Go to Pieces Copilot | Launch or navigate to the AI-assisted Copilot interface. |
Go to Captured Context | View context automatically captured during snippet creation or usage. |
Go Home | Navigate to the main dashboard or home screen. |
Go to VS Code Plugin | Redirect to the Visual Studio Code integration. |
Go to Visual Studio Plugin | Redirect to the Visual Studio integration. |
Go to JetBrains Plugin | Open the JetBrains family of IDE plugins. |
Go to Chromium Extension | Jump to the Google Chrome browser extension. |
Go to Microsoft Edge Extension | Access the Edge browser extension for Pieces. |
Go to Brave Extension | Navigate to the Brave browser extension. |
Go to Opera Extension | Navigate to the Opera browser extension. |
Go to Firefox Extension | Navigate to the Firefox browser extension. |
Go to Obsidian Plugin | Explore the Obsidian plugin for Pieces integration. |
Go to JupyterLab Plugin | Access the JupyterLab plugin for code snippets. |
Go to Microsoft Teams Add-On | Jump to the Teams add-on for sharing snippets. |
Go to Pieces Open Source | Browse the open-source repos related to Pieces. |
Go to Pieces Discord | Join the Pieces Discord community for support or discussion. |
Go to Documentation | Open the official Pieces documentation. |
Go to Support | Access the Pieces support resources. |
Go to Feedback | Navigate to feedback channels for product improvements. |
Report Issue or Bug | Submit a bug report for the Pieces team to address. |
Share Feature Idea or Request | Propose a new feature or enhancement. |