Routines
A routine runs an ordered list of steps with a single click — open a set of tabs, launch your apps, copy a snippet, switch to a workspace, and more, in one go.
Where routines live
A routine has two placements that share the same steps:
- A top-level Routine button placed directly on the board (in either zone).
- A Routine item inside a group.
You can convert one into the other from the overflow (⋯) menu, the same way shortcuts, clipboard buttons, and launchers convert between placements. The button and item both show a play icon and a badge with the step count.
Step types
A routine is a sequence of steps. Each runs in order, top to bottom.
| Step | What it does | Companion app |
|---|---|---|
| Open URL | Opens a URL in a new tab | No |
| Launch app | Opens an app via its URI scheme (e.g. spotify:) | No |
| Copy to clipboard | Copies text to the clipboard | No |
| Switch workspace | Switches to one of your workspaces | No |
| Wait | Pauses for a number of seconds before the next step | No |
| Open file | Opens a file at a path | Yes |
| Open folder | Opens a folder at a path | Yes |
Companion requirement
Open file and Open folder steps require the companion app (Windows, macOS, and Linux). Every other step runs in the browser. Tabs and app launches are routed through the extension's background worker so they aren't blocked by the popup blocker.
Building a routine
When you add or edit a routine, the steps editor lets you:
- Add a step and fill in its fields (URL, app target, text, workspace, delay…).
- Reorder steps by dragging, and remove steps you no longer want.
- Set a stagger — a delay applied between every step.
Add from board
Instead of retyping, use Add from board to turn items you already have into steps. The picker lists your existing links, clipboard buttons, and launchers from every workspace; pick one and it becomes a step instantly.
Running a routine
Click the routine button or item to run it. A small progress toast shows which step is running and reports a summary when it finishes (including any steps that were skipped, for example a companion-only step when the companion app isn't connected).
Privacy
Routine steps can contain local file paths, app URIs, and clipboard text, so routines are removed from public and shared boards automatically. They stay on your own board and in your cloud sync only.