Search Shortcuts

A search shortcut pairs a keyword with a URL template. Type the keyword followed by a query in the address bar and OmniJump redirects directly to that site's search results.

How It Works

Use %s in the URL template as a placeholder for your query.

• Keyword: gh
• Search URL template: https://github.com/search?q=%s
• Fallback URL: https://github.com (used when no query is typed)

In the address bar:

• Type gh → goes to https://github.com
• Type gh omnijump → goes to https://github.com/search?q=omnijump

Creating a Search Shortcut

1. Open the OmniJump side panel → Shortcuts tab.
2. Enter a short keyword (e.g., yt).
3. Enter a fallback URL — the page to open when you type the keyword alone with no query (e.g., youtube.com). Optional; if left blank OmniJump derives it from the template.
4. Click "+ Make search shortcut" — this reveals the search URL template field.
5. Enter the search URL template with %s where the query goes (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%s).
6. Click + Add.

The shortcut appears in your list with a search badge.

Using a Search Shortcut

1. Click the address bar.
2. Type your keyword, a space, then your query.
3. Press Enter.

Example: typing yt lo fi mixes opens https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lo+fi+mixes.

Editing a Search Shortcut

Click the pencil icon next to any search shortcut in the list. Update the keyword or search URL template and save. Changes take effect immediately.

Ready-to-Use Templates

Having trouble? See the Search Shortcuts FAQ.