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Getting Started ​

Welcome to Snipora! This guide will help you get up and running in minutes.

What is a Snippet? ​

A snippet is a small piece of text that you can save and quickly reuse. Instead of typing the same text over and over, just store it as a snippet and insert it instantly whenever you need it.

Think of it as a clipboard that remembers everything you save.

Examples:

  • AI prompts instructions, personas, writing styles
  • Email replies or support answers FAQ, canned replies
  • Email signatures professional, casual, contact info
  • Code blocks file templates, build scripts, utility types
  • Command-line commands git commands, docker runs, build scripts

Installing Snipora ​

  1. Download Snipora from the Download page
  2. Install Snipora:
    • Windows: Run the .exe installer
    • macOS: Open the .dmg and drag Snipora to Applications
    • Linux: Make the AppImage executable (chmod +x) and run it
  3. Launch Snipora

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To make Snipora always available after your PC starts, enable Autostart in the Settings.

Opening the Popup ​

Press the global shortcut to open Snipora from anywhere:

Windows / Linux CtrlShiftSpace

macOS CmdShiftSpace

A small popup window will appear in the center of your screen.

Creating Your First Snippet ​

  1. Open the main-window where you can manage your snippets
  2. Click the [ New Snippet] button or press CtrlN
  3. Enter a label for your snippet into the text input
  4. Then enter or paste your snippet content in the text area
  5. Add tags to organize your snippet (optional but recommended)
  6. Click the [ Save Snippet] button or press CtrlS to save

That's it! Your snippet is now saved and ready to use.

Inserting a Snippet ​

  1. Open the popup with CtrlShiftSpace
  2. Start typing to search, or navigate with arrow keys
  3. Press Enter to insert the selected snippet directly into your active application

The popup will close automatically after inserting.

Understanding Tags ​

Snipora uses tags instead of folders to organize your snippets. Here's why:

Why Tags? ​

  • Flexibility: A snippet can have multiple tags (e.g., "work", "email", "important")
  • Fast filtering: Click a tag to instantly filter all snippets with that tag
  • No hierarchy: Flat structure means no deep folder navigation
  • Easy to find: Search across all tags instantly

Managing Tags ​

  • Create tags: Type a new tag name in the tags input when creating/editing a snippet
  • Remove tags: Click the on a tag to remove it
  • Filter by tag: Click any tag in the sidebar to see only snippets with that tag
  • View all tags: See all your tags in the sidebar with snippet counts

Quick Workflow Demo ​

Let's say you frequently send the same email signature:

  1. Open the main window
  2. Create a new snippet (CtrlN)
  3. Paste your signature into the content area
  4. Add tags: email, signature
  5. Save (CtrlS)

Now whenever you need it, just:

  1. Open the popup (CtrlShiftSpace)
  2. Type "signature" to search
  3. Press Enter to copy the snippet into your clipboard

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