Getting Started

Starting up Inky

To bring up the Inky window:
Windows/Linux:
Ctrl+SPACEBAR
OS X:
Alt+SPACEBAR

Seeing example commands

After the Inky window appears, an example command will be displayed. Hitting the arrow keys will cause new example commands to appear.

Screenshot of Inky at startup
    with an example command.

Partial Keyword List

  • map - Maps location using maps.google.com.
  • local - Does a search on Yahoo! Local.
  • image - Does a Google image search.
  • dir - Looks up people in the MIT or CSAL directory.
  • java - Looks up a class in javadocs for Java 1.5.
  • gcal - Adds an event to Google calendar using quick add.
  • mail - Views or sends email using Gmail.
  • reserve - Make a CSAIL reservation.
  • weather - Looks up weather in zipcode or city, state.
  • plot - Plots a function using fooplot.com.
  • open tab - Opens a new tab.
  • close tab - Closes the current tab.
  • extensions - Shows the Firefox Extensions window.
  • dl,downloads - Shows the Firefox Downloads window.