Pattern 2: Command Palette First
Minimal sidebar + Cmd+K as primary navigation. Press ⌘K to try!
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Strengths
- ✓ Maximum content space
- ✓ Fast keyboard navigation
- ✓ Search and commands unified
- ✓ Clean, minimal UI
- ✓ Power user friendly
Weaknesses
- ✗ Hidden features - discoverability poor
- ✗ Learning curve for shortcuts
- ✗ Accessibility challenges
- ✗ Not obvious for new users
Implementation
- → cmdk library for palette
- → Global keyboard listeners
- → Server-side search API
- → Recent items in localStorage