How to use shortcuts and the action bar to create tables, apps, and automations faster

Jestor's action bar, triggered by a shortcut from any screen on the platform, opens a universal search-and-create field — you can create a table, an app, an automation, clone an existing app, or find something that went missing.

Notion and ClickUp also have a similar command bar for quick search and creation, but that's where Jestor stands out: this bar works on any screen of the platform and creates a table, app, or automation directly, with no need to navigate to the right section.

Why does the action bar speed up creation in Jestor?

Without a universal shortcut, creating or finding something specific requires navigating through menus, which costs time both for people who already know the platform and for those still learning it.

How to use the action bar in Jestor?

Pressing the shortcut opens the bar anywhere on the platform, letting you search for or create something new.
To create, just type the create command and choose what you want to build.
You can clone an existing app directly from the bar, giving the copy a new name.
To edit a specific block inside an app, the bar also lets you locate that block by name.

Action via the bar	Result
Search	Finds an existing app, table, or action
Create	Opens setup for a new table, app, or automation
Clone	Duplicates an existing app with a new name

To use the action bar:

Trigger the shortcut on any screen.
Type what you're looking for or the create command.
Choose the matching action from the suggestion list.

Why choose Jestor to navigate faster?

Having a universal shortcut for search and creation cuts down time lost navigating menus when you're not exactly sure where a specific setting lives.

Frequently asked questions

Does the action bar only work for creating new things?

No, it also works for finding apps, tables, or actions that already exist.

Can I clone an app directly from the action bar?

Yes, you can clone it and give the copy a new name right there.

Does this shortcut work on any screen of the platform?

Yes, it can be triggered from anywhere within Jestor.

Is there a shortcut just for creating, without opening the general search?

Yes, the create button or command opens creation options directly.

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