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Keyboard Shortcuts and Trigger System

Understand how //shortcut direct insert, the /// menu trigger, and alias-based fallbacks work so you can pick the right mode for each site.

Published March 14, 2026Updated March 14, 2026

SlashSnip really has two public shortcut modes:

ModeTriggerBest use
Direct insert//shortcutFast repeated snippets you already remember
Inline menu///Browsing and discovery before the shortcut becomes muscle memory

Alias triggers

If a site makes slash typing awkward, SlashSnip can expose aliases:

  • @@shortcut
  • @@@

These are fallback trigger forms, not a separate snippet system. Your library stays unified.

Practical rollout advice

For new users:

  • start with /// to discover snippets;
  • move to //shortcut after the useful ones repeat;
  • enable alias triggers only if a site-specific workflow actually needs them.

The goal is not to memorize everything on day one. The goal is to reduce repeat typing safely.

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