Treat Ouros ⌥ like a game controller
- You get better with practice.
- The keys are easy to remember.
- Change them to suit you in Settings, under Keyboard.
Global navigation
- Right Option (solo tap): Opens Ouros. In the compact bar, another solo tap switches to the next of the 6 modes.
- Escape: Returns to what you were doing.
- Right Command (solo tap): Starts or stops voice input / dictation.
- Command K (⌘K): Opens the action palette in Notes and other screens.
The 6 core modes
- 1. File Finder: Find apps and files as you type.
- 2. Command Line: Local shell session that stays open when you hide and show the bar.
- 3. Browser Search: Preview a web page, with Paper Mode (powered by Zilch) for clean, readable text.
- 4. Personal Assistant: Ask for help without switching apps.
- 5. Song Selector: Play music and switch tracks in the bar.
- 6. Notes: A Markdown notepad that saves to files on your Mac.
Safe by design
"temporary window panes with full peace of mind that your work is safe."