pi-command-palette

Global command palette for Pi Coding Agent — press Ctrl+Shift+P to search and run commands from anywhere.

Why?

Pi's slash commands (/model, /compact, extension commands, etc.) only work when the editor is empty. If you've typed something and want to switch models or run a command, you're stuck. This extension opens a floating command palette via keyboard shortcut, regardless of editor state.

Install

pi install npm:@d3ara1n/pi-command-palette

Or add to ~/.pi/agent/settings.json:

{
  "extensions": ["/path/to/pi-command-palette"]
}

Usage

| Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Ctrl+Shift+P | Open command palette |

The palette lists:

• Built-in actions — Model selector, New session, Compact, Reload, Fork, Tree, Resume
• Extension commands — All registered /command entries
• Skills & Templates — Skill commands and prompt templates

Editor text preservation

When a command replaces your current editor text, the original content is saved and a Restore: Previous Editor Text entry appears at the top of the palette. Select it to get your text back.

Model selector

The "Model: Switch Model" action opens a secondary overlay listing all models with configured API keys. Select one to switch instantly — no need to go through /model or Ctrl+P.

Configuration

No configuration needed. Works out of the box.