Command Palette: Complete Reference

Standard Garden features a powerful command palette system (called The Gate) inspired by developer tools and advanced editors. Type :: followed by a command name to access all system features.

Accessing the Gate

Open the command palette in any of these ways:

Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux)
Click the ☰ hamburger menu in the header
Type :: anywhere on the page

Navigation Commands

Navigate the garden with instant keyboard-driven shortcuts.

`::home`

Return to the root
Navigate to the homepage.

`::mycelium`

Discover connections across gardens
Explore the network graph showing connections between notes and discover related content.

`::daily`

Today's inspiration
View today's curated content and recent activity.

`::random`

I'm Feeling Lucky
Navigate to a random public note in the garden.

`::standard`

The manifesto
View the Standard Garden manifesto and philosophy.

`::manual`

The Manual
Access documentation and operating instructions (you are here).

`::documentations`

Documentations
View the Standard manifesto and philosophy (navigates to the same page as ::standard).

Theme Commands

Customize your visual experience. All themes support both light and dark modes.

Theme Selection

All 20 available themes:

::theme-default - Default Theme - Clean and balanced
::theme-paper - Paper Theme - Classic paper texture
::theme-swiss - Swiss Theme - International minimalism (Helvetica)
::theme-mono - Mono Theme - Monospace everywhere
::theme-forest - Forest Theme - Natural tones
::theme-kernel - Kernel Theme - Technical depth
::theme-blueprint - Blueprint Theme - Engineering aesthetic
::theme-english-only - English Only Theme - Traditional British typography
::theme-transitional - Transitional Theme - Balanced serif/sans
::theme-book - Book Theme - Reading optimized
::theme-claude - Claude Theme - Conversational
::theme-clean - Clean Theme - Minimal distraction
::theme-garden - Garden Theme - Organic feel
::theme-custom1 - Custom1 Theme
::theme-custom2 - Custom2 Theme
::theme-custom3 - Custom3 Theme
::theme-frank - Frank Theme - Direct and honest
::theme-newspaper - Newspaper Theme - Editorial authority
::theme-system - System Theme - OS integration
::theme-venetian - Venetian Theme - Renaissance elegance

Color Mode Commands

Control light/dark mode independently from theme:

`::light`

Force light color scheme
Switch to light mode regardless of system preference.

`::dark`

Force dark color scheme
Switch to dark mode regardless of system preference.

`::auto`

Follow system color scheme preference
Automatically switch between light and dark based on your OS settings.

Editor Commands

Markdown formatting helpers. Context: Only available in /press (the editor).

`::heading`

Insert markdown heading
Insert ## for a heading (H1: #, H2: ##, H3: ###, etc.)

`::code`

Insert fenced code block
Insert triple backticks code block with cursor positioned inside.

`::bold`

Insert bold text
Insert **** with cursor positioned between asterisks.

`::italic`

Insert italic text
Insert ** with cursor positioned between asterisks.

`::link`

Insert markdown link
Insert [text](url) template with cursor in the text position.

`::list`

Insert bulleted list
Insert - for a list item.

`::quote`

Insert blockquote
Insert > for a blockquote.

`::hr`

Insert horizontal rule
Insert --- divider line.

`::view-raw`

Raw Mode (Mechanic mode)
Switch to raw markdown view for precise editing.

`::view-formatted`

Formatted Mode (Weaver mode)
Switch to formatted/preview view.

`::view`

Toggle View Mode
Toggle between raw and formatted editor modes.

System Commands

Authentication and account management.

`::profile`

View your public profile page
Navigate to your profile at /@username.

`::logout`

End your session and log out
Sign out of your current session and return to the homepage.

Note Management Commands

Create, edit, and manage your notes.

`::new`

Create a new note
Open the Press (editor) to write a new note.

`::edit`

Edit note you're currently viewing
Open the current note in the editor. If not viewing a note, opens a blank editor.

`::delete`

Permanently remove this note
Delete the current note (with confirmation prompt). This action cannot be undone.

`::copy`

Copy short link to clipboard
Copy the short URL (stdn.gd/...) for the current note to your clipboard.

`::export`

Download current note as markdown file
Export the note as a .md file for local storage or use in other tools.

`::export-with-attachments`

Download current note as ZIP including all attachments
Export the note and all its attachments (images, files) as a ZIP archive.

`::export-my-garden`

Download all your notes with attachments as ZIP
Export your entire garden (all notes and attachments) as a single ZIP file.

`::copy-content`

Copy raw markdown content to clipboard
Copy the raw markdown source of the current note to your clipboard.

View Commands

Open complex UI screens and information panels within the Gate.

`::login`

Open login view
Sign in or create a new account via email authentication:

Enter your email address
Check your email for a 6-digit code
Enter the code
Choose a username (first time only)

Size: Standard width, standard height

`::share`

Get shareable links for this note
View and copy various share links (canonical URL, short link, etc.)
Size: Compact width, small height

`::api`

View your personal API key
Display your API key for programmatic access to Standard Garden.
Size: Compact width, small height

`::soul`

Identity, boundaries, and essence
View and manage your identity in the garden:

Identity: Username, email, unique soul ID
Expression: Theme customization
Boundaries: Privacy settings
Sustenance: Upgrade information ($4/month)
The Conduit: Email-to-note integration
API Key: Programmatic access

This isn't administration—it's essence. This machine has a ghost.
Size: Compact width, small height

`::welcome`

Original welcome screen
View the welcome introduction to Standard Garden.
Size: Standard width, standard height

`::help`

The essential guide to the garden's soul and utility
View the Field Guide with comprehensive documentation.
Size: Standard width, standard height

`::midcentury`

Generative organic art view
Experience the Midcentury Garden with generative art.
Size: Standard width, standard height

`::molds`

Physarum polycephalum simulation
Watch a simulation of slime molds exploring space.
Size: Standard width, standard height

Language Commands

Switch the interface language (UI only, not content language).

`::language`

Change Language
Display available language options: ::lang-en, ::lang-fr, ::lang-de, ::lang-it, ::lang-es

Specific Languages

::lang-en - English - Switch interface to English
::lang-fr - Français - Switch interface to French
::lang-de - Deutsch - Switch interface to German
::lang-it - Italiano - Switch interface to Italian
::lang-es - Español - Switch interface to Spanish

Note: These commands change the UI language (menus, buttons, commands). Content language is controlled per-note via frontmatter.

Debug Commands

Development and diagnostic tools.

`::debug`

Toggle Debug Mode
Enable/disable debug overlays and logging for development purposes.

Context-Aware Commands

Some commands are only available in specific contexts:

Context	Description	Available Commands
Global	Available everywhere	Most commands (navigation, themes, system)
Editor	Only in `/press`	`::heading`, `::code`, `::bold`, `::italic`, `::link`, `::list`, `::quote`, `::hr`, `::view-raw`, `::view-formatted`, `::view`
Note	Only on note pages	`::edit`, `::delete`, `::copy`, `::export*`, `::copy-content`
Profile	Only on user profiles	Profile-specific commands
Mycelium	Only on mycelium page	Network-specific commands
Home	Only on homepage	Homepage-specific commands

Usage Tips

Quick Search

Type :: to see all available commands
Start typing to filter commands by name
Use arrow keys to navigate
Press Enter to execute

Keyboard Navigation

↑ / ↓ - Navigate through commands
Enter - Execute selected command
Esc - Close the Gate
Cmd/Ctrl+K - Open/close the Gate

Best Practices

Learn the essentials: Master navigation (::home, ::mycelium) and note management (::new, ::edit) first
Use shortcuts: Cmd/Ctrl+K is faster than clicking the menu
Context matters: Some commands only appear in specific contexts (e.g., editor commands in /press)
Explore views: Try ::help, ::soul, and ::midcentury for rich UI experiences
Theme experimentation: Test different themes (::theme-*) to find your preferred aesthetic

For Developers

The Gate system is modular and extensible. Each command module lives in /apps/web/src/features/gate/modules/:

navigation.js - Site navigation commands
Themes are provided by individual theme spores (e.g., theme-humanist). Each theme spore MUST register a Compass action (trigger: ::theme-<id>) to switch the theme (persisted via PUT /api/user/preferences). Theme switching is action-only — do not register a Compass view for theme switching.
editor.js - Markdown formatting (context: editor)
system.js - Authentication and profile
notes.js - Note management and export
views.js - Svelte view components
languages.js - UI language switching
debug.js - Development tools

See the Gate Architecture documentation (in /apps/web/src/features/gate/README.md) and API reference for programmatic access.

Last Updated: 2025-01-20
Total Commands: 66
Breakdown: 7 navigation + 20 themes + 3 color modes + 11 editor + 2 system + 8 notes + 8 views + 6 languages + 1 debug
Architecture: Modular, context-aware, keyboard-first