Search from Wherever you Work
  • 30 Jul 2024
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We know how important flow is in your work, so we've made it easy for you to access anything you might need from anywhere.

Unleash is available as a:

  • Web App

  • Desktop App

  • Launch Bar

  • Dial

  • Browser Extension

Web App

To open the web app:

  • Sign into your account here.

Note: The spotlight-style Launch Bar is only available on the web app if the Browser Extension is installed.

Desktop App

Downloading the desktop is optional. It performs the same as the web app. The added benefit of downloading the desktop app is using the spotlight-style Launch Bar from anywhere.

To download the desktop app:

  • Open the Unleash Web App.

  • Click onSettings.

  • Click onApp Upgrades.

  • On the Unleash for Desktop option, click Download Now.

Launch Bar

The Unleash lightweight spotlight-style launch bar can be pulled over any page you’re on to quickly ask questions, get answers, and search for resources without ever having to change windows. Thats productivity! You must install the desktop app or browser extension to use the launch bar.

Desktop

Activating the launch bar:

  • Ensure the Unleash desktop app is open. The app can be minimized, or you could be on another page; however, the app needs to be running.

  • Hit CMD + J (CTRL + J for Windows).

  • Click out to close.

Changing the keybinding for the Launch Bar

  • From the desktop app, clickSettings.

  • ClickPreferences.

  • Click inside the keyboard shortcut bar.

  • Hit CMD followed by your choice of letter (CTRL for Windows).

Web

If you have the browser extension installed:

  • Hit CMD + J (CTRL + J for Windows) from any web page.

  • Click out to close.

Dial

The Unleash Dial is a floating icon that appears on your screen when you have the desktop app installed or when you are on the web and have the Unleash Browser Extension installed. Clicking on the dial pulls up the launch bar so you can quickly search and locate the answer you need.

Good to know:

  • Drag the dial icon anywhere on your screen, so it doesn’t interfere with you while you work but is there when you need it.

  • Right-click on the dial to display additional actions.

  • Toggle to dial on/off

    Desktop

    • Right-click on the dial.

    • ClickSettings.

    • ClickPreferences.

    • Toggle on/off Show Unleash Dial on Desktop.

    Web

    • Right-click on the dial.

    • ClickSettings.

    • ClickPreferences.

    • Toggle on/off Show Unleash Dial on websites.

Browser Extension

With the Unleash Browser Extension, you can pull up the Unleash Launch Bar from anywhere on the web and access Go Links in your browser.

To install the browser extension:

  • Open Unleash.

  • Click onSettings.

  • Click onApp Upgrades.

  • On the Unleash Extension option, click Install Extension.

Once the extension is installed:

  • Hit CMD + J (CTRL + J for Windows) to raise the launch bar.

  • Type go/”link name” into your browser.

  • Hit Enter and be redirected to the assigned Go Link.

Changing the keybinding for the Chrome Extension

  • Visit your Chrome extension shortcuts page.

  • Scroll until you find Unleash.

  • Click on the Pencil icon.

  • Enter your preferred keybinding.

Slack Search Assistant

The Slack search assistant lets you quickly find and share information with a channel, ask questions, and get answers without leaving Slack. To comprehensively answer your questions, the assistant utilizes all the knowledge you have connected to Unleash, including wikis, collections, and other connected apps.

To install the Unleash Search Assistant for Slack:

  • Open Unleash.

  • Click onSettings.

  • Click onApp Upgrades.

  • On the Unleash for Slack option, click Add to Slack.

  • Select the workspace to add the app to.

  • Click Allow.

Learn more on how to use the Slack Search Assistant or how to invite the Slack Channel Assistant.


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