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Using the Command Palette

Quickly navigate Hospitable, find properties, and trigger actions from one search interface

Written by Kelly
Updated over a week ago

The Command Palette is currently available to beta users. If you wish to enable this, turn on Beta Features.

The Command Palette lets hosts quickly navigate Hospitable, find properties, open specific pages, and trigger actions without clicking through menus.

You can open it from anywhere in the app and use it to jump directly to the page or action you need.

The Command Palette open in Hospitable navigation, properties, and commands such as Add property and Create upsell

Open the Command Palette

You can open the Command Palette using a keyboard shortcut or from the navigation menu.

Keyboard shortcuts

  • Mac: Command + K

  • Windows / Linux: Control + K

From the menu

  • Click Search in the main navigation menu.

The Hospitable navigation sidebar with the Search option highlighted near the top

Navigate throughout Hospitable

Use the Command Palette to jump directly to pages across Hospitable. Start typing the name of a property or section to see suggestions. For example:

  • Inbox

  • Calendar

  • Guest experience

You can also navigate directly to deep pages inside a property, such as:

  • Availability

  • Pricing

  • Property details

  • Instant Book settings

This allows you to skip multiple clicks and open the exact page you need.


Search and open properties

You can search across your properties directly from the Command Palette. Start typing the property name and select it from the results to open the property overview page.

You may also see suggestions for specific pages within that property, allowing you to jump directly to settings like pricing or availability.


Run quick actions

The Command Palette also allows you to perform common actions without navigating to the page first.

Examples of available commands include:

  • Add property

  • Create upsell

  • Create rental agreement

  • Invite teammate

  • Connect channel

  • Create task

  • Create task notification

  • Create messaging rule

Selecting a command opens the relevant page or modal so you can complete the action immediately.


Search Help Center and Community

You can also use the Command Palette to search Hospitable resources. Results may include:

  • Help Center articles

  • Community discussions

Selecting a result opens the resource so you can learn more without manually browsing the Help Center.


Tips for using the Command Palette

  • Use the arrow keys to move through results.

  • Press Enter to select the highlighted option.

  • Press Command + K (Mac) or Control + K (Windows/Linux) again to close it.

  • Recently opened items may appear at the top to help you return to pages quickly.

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