Quick Actions in Oasis Search Bar | Documentation

Oasis browser's search bar includes Quick Actions that allow you to perform common browser tasks directly from the address bar without navigating through menus or settings. These actions provide a fast and efficient way to access browser features, manage tabs, control bookmarks, and perform other common operations. Understanding how to use Quick Actions can significantly improve your browsing workflow and productivity.

What Are Quick Actions?

Quick Actions are special commands that you can type in the address bar to perform browser tasks instantly. These actions provide direct access to browser features without needing to navigate through menus or use mouse clicks. Quick Actions are designed to be intuitive and easy to remember.

Browser Management

Actions for managing browser windows and tabs:

New Tab: Open a new tab quickly
New Window: Open a new browser window
Private Window: Open a private browsing session
Close Tab: Close the current tab

Navigation and Search

Actions for navigation and search functions:

Search: Perform web searches directly
Go to: Navigate to specific websites
Bookmark: Save current page to bookmarks
History: Access browsing history

Common Quick Actions

Tab Management Actions

Quick Actions for managing browser tabs:

%newtab or new tab: Open a new tab
%newtab [URL]: Open a new tab with a specific URL
%closetab or close tab: Close the current tab
%duplicatetab: Duplicate the current tab
%reload or reload: Reload the current page
%stop: Stop loading the current page

Window Management Actions

Quick Actions for managing browser windows:

%newwindow or new window: Open a new browser window
%privatewindow or private window: Open a new private browsing window
%newwindow [URL]: Open a new window with a specific URL
%closewindow: Close the current browser window
%minimize: Minimize the current window
%maximize: Maximize the current window

Bookmark Actions

Quick Actions for managing bookmarks:

%bookmark or bookmark: Bookmark the current page
%bookmark [URL]: Bookmark a specific URL
%bookmarks or bookmarks: Open the bookmarks manager
%bookmarkalltabs: Bookmark all open tabs
%showbookmarks: Show the bookmarks toolbar
%hidebookmarks: Hide the bookmarks toolbar

Search and Navigation Actions

Search Actions

Quick Actions for performing searches:

%search [query] or search [query]: Search the web for a specific query
%google [query]: Search Google for a specific query
%bing [query]: Search Bing for a specific query
%duckduckgo [query]: Search DuckDuckGo for a specific query
%searchinpage [text]: Search for text on the current page
%find [text]: Find text on the current page

Navigation Actions

Quick Actions for website navigation:

%goto [URL] or go to [URL]: Navigate to a specific URL
%back or back: Go back to the previous page
%forward or forward: Go forward to the next page
%home or home: Go to the home page
%refresh or refresh: Refresh the current page
%stop or stop: Stop loading the current page

History Actions

Quick Actions for managing browsing history:

%history or history: Open the browsing history
%clearhistory: Clear browsing history
%downloads or downloads: Open the downloads folder
%downloads [URL]: Download a specific URL
%recent: Show recently visited pages
%mostvisited: Show most visited pages

Browser Settings and Tools

Settings Actions

Quick Actions for accessing browser settings:

%settings or settings: Open browser settings
%preferences or preferences: Open browser preferences

%options

options

%about:config: Open advanced configuration
%about:preferences: Open preferences page
%about:addons: Open add-ons manager

Developer Tools

Quick Actions for developer tools:

%inspect or inspect: Open developer tools
%console: Open browser console
%debugger: Open debugger
%network: Open network monitor
%storage: Open storage inspector
%performance: Open performance tools

Security and Privacy

Quick Actions for security and privacy features:

%security or security: Open security settings
%privacy or privacy: Open privacy settings
%cleardata: Clear browsing data
%cookies: Manage cookies
%passwords: Open password manager
%certificates: Manage security certificates

How to Use Quick Actions

Basic Usage

How to use Quick Actions in the address bar:

Click the Address Bar: Click in the address bar to focus it
Type the Action: Type the Quick Action command (e.g., "new tab")
Press Enter: Press Enter to execute the action
Use Suggestions: Look for Quick Action suggestions as you type

Action Syntax

Understanding Quick Action syntax:

%action: Use % prefix for most Quick Actions
action [parameter]: Some actions accept parameters
Natural Language: Many actions work with natural language
Case Insensitive: Actions are not case-sensitive
Auto-complete: Address bar suggests available actions

Tips for Efficiency

Tips to use Quick Actions more efficiently:

Learn Common Actions: Memorize the most frequently used actions
Use Shortcuts: Combine Quick Actions with keyboard shortcuts
Customize: Create custom Quick Actions if supported
Practice: Regular use helps build muscle memory
Explore: Try different actions to discover new features

Customizing Quick Actions

Enabling/Disabling Actions

How to customize which Quick Actions are available:

Settings Access: Go to Settings → Search → Address Bar
Action Categories: Enable/disable different action categories
Individual Actions: Some actions can be toggled individually
Privacy Controls: Control which actions use external services

Search Engine Integration

Configuring Quick Actions with search engines:

Default Search: Set your preferred search engine for search actions
Multiple Engines: Configure actions for different search engines
Custom Searches: Set up custom search actions for specific sites
Search Shortcuts: Create shortcuts for frequently used searches

Advanced Configuration

Advanced Quick Action configuration options:

about:config: Access advanced configuration settings
Custom Keywords: Create custom keywords for actions
Action Priority: Set priority for different action types
Performance Settings: Optimize action response times

Privacy and Security Considerations

Data Privacy

How Quick Actions handle your data:

Local Processing: Most actions are processed locally
No Tracking: Actions don't track your browsing behavior
Minimal Data: Only necessary data is used for actions
User Control: You control which actions are enabled

Security Features

Security aspects of Quick Actions:

Safe Execution: Actions are executed safely within the browser
Permission Checks: Actions respect browser permissions
No External Code: Actions don't execute external code
Validation: Input is validated before execution

Troubleshooting Quick Actions

Common Issues

Problems you might encounter with Quick Actions:

Actions Not Working: Quick Actions not responding to commands
Missing Actions: Expected actions not appearing in suggestions
Slow Response: Actions taking too long to execute
Incorrect Results: Actions producing unexpected results

Solutions

How to resolve Quick Action issues:

Check Settings: Verify Quick Actions are enabled in settings
Restart Browser: Restart Oasis to refresh action system
Clear Cache: Clear browser cache and cookies
Update Browser: Ensure you're using the latest Oasis version
Check Permissions: Verify required permissions are granted
Reset Settings: Reset Quick Action settings to default

Performance Optimization

Optimizing Quick Action performance:

Disable Unused Actions: Turn off actions you don't use
Limit Suggestions: Reduce the number of action suggestions
Clear Old Data: Regularly clear old browser data
Monitor Resource Usage: Watch for performance impact

Best Practices

Efficiency Tips

Best practices for using Quick Actions efficiently:

Learn Keyboard Shortcuts: Combine with keyboard shortcuts for speed
Use Natural Language: Try natural language commands when possible
Customize for Your Workflow: Enable actions that match your needs
Practice Regularly: Regular use improves speed and accuracy

Security Best Practices

Security considerations for Quick Actions:

Verify Actions: Double-check action results for sensitive operations
Use Private Mode: Use private browsing for sensitive actions
Review Permissions: Regularly review action permissions
Keep Updated: Keep Oasis updated for security improvements

Privacy Best Practices

Privacy considerations for Quick Actions:

Review Settings: Regularly review Quick Action settings
Disable Unused Features: Turn off actions you don't need
Clear Data Regularly: Clear browsing data periodically
Monitor Data Usage: Check what data actions are using

Additional Resources

For more information about Quick Actions and browser features, we recommend:

Mozilla Quick Actions Guide - Official guide from Mozilla

Firefox Awesome Bar Documentation - Complete address bar guide

Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts - Keyboard shortcuts guide