Intro to Power+K
Video Placeholder Duration: 3-4 minutes Topics covered: What is Power+K, search functionality, quick actions, keyboard shortcuts, productivity tips
What is Power+K?
Power+K is Plane's command palette — a powerful tool that lets you search, navigate, create, and take action from anywhere in Plane using just your keyboard.
Press ⌘ + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux) to open it instantly.
The Command Palette Interface
When you open Power+K, you see:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 🔍 Search for anything... │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Recent │
│ • WEB-123 Fix login bug │
│ • WEB-456 Update homepage │
│ │
│ Quick Actions │
│ • Create work item │
│ • Create project │
│ • Search work items │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Core Capabilities
1. Global Search
Search across your entire workspace:
- Work items
- Projects
- Cycles
- Modules
- Pages
- Members
Just start typing — results appear as you type.
2. Quick Navigation
Jump to any location instantly:
- Open a specific project
- Go to settings
- Access your work
- Navigate to any page
3. Quick Actions
Create and modify without leaving your context:
- Create work items
- Create projects
- Create cycles and modules
- Change work item properties
Search Functionality
Basic Search
- Press
⌘ + K - Start typing
- Results filter in real-time
Search Results Include
- Work Items — By title, ID, or description
- Projects — By name
- Cycles — By name
- Modules — By name
- Pages — By title
Expand Search Scope
Toggle to search across all projects in your workspace, not just the current project.
Quick Actions
Creating Items
From Power+K, you can quickly create:
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
Create work item | New work item |
Create project | New project |
Create cycle | New cycle |
Create module | New module |
Create view | New view |
Create page | New page |
Create workspace | New workspace |
Modifying Work Items
When viewing a work item, press ⌘ + K to:
- Change state
- Update priority
- Modify assignees
- Copy work item link
Quick Access
Settings Access
Jump to any settings page:
- Workspace settings
- Project settings
- Account preferences
- API & Webhooks
Appearance
Quickly toggle:
- Light mode / Dark mode
- Interface preferences
Help & Support
Access:
- Keyboard shortcuts reference
- Documentation
- Bug reporting
Keyboard Shortcuts
Power+K shows you available keyboard shortcuts. Here are the essentials:
Global Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
⌘ + K | Open command palette |
C | Create work item |
P | Create project |
Q | Create cycle |
M | Create module |
D | Create page |
V | Create view |
Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
G + H | Go to Home |
G + W | Go to Your Work |
G + I | Go to Inbox |
G + P | Go to Projects |
Work Item Actions
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Navigate items |
Enter | Open item |
Esc | Close/Go back |
Power+K Workflow
Pro Tips
Quick Item Lookup
Need to find a work item by ID?
- Press
⌘ + K - Type the ID (e.g., "WEB-123")
- Press Enter to open it
Rapid Creation
Create work items without stopping:
- Press
Cto create - Type title and details
- Press Enter to save
- Immediately start on the next one
Context-Aware Actions
The command palette adapts to your context:
- On a work item? See work item actions
- In a project? See project-specific commands
- In settings? See setting options
Learn Shortcuts Gradually
Focus on a few shortcuts at first:
⌘ + K— Command paletteC— Create work itemEsc— Close/back
Add more as they become natural.
Comparing Navigation Methods
| Method | Best For |
|---|---|
| Sidebar | Browsing, visual navigation |
| Power+K | Quick jumps, specific targets |
| Shortcuts | Frequent actions, power users |
Key Takeaways
- Power+K (
⌘ + K) opens the command palette - Search across work items, projects, cycles, modules, and pages
- Quickly create any item type
- Navigate to any location instantly
- Modify work item properties from anywhere
- Learn keyboard shortcuts gradually to boost productivity
Course Complete!
Congratulations! You've completed Plane 101 — The Basics. You now understand:
- Workspaces and Projects
- Work Items and Types
- Cycles and Modules
- Pages and Documentation
- Workflow States and Labels
- Templates and Intake
- Layouts and Display Options
- Stickies and Your Work
- Comments and Notifications
- Power+K and Keyboard Shortcuts
What's Next?
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