BackTick User Manual
Complete documentation for power users. Learn every feature, shortcut, and configuration option.
Getting Started
Install BackTick and learn the basics in minutes.
- Installation
- First Run
- Basic Navigation
The Interface
Master the Grid View, List View, and Status Bar.
- Grid View
- List View
- Visual Cues
Search & Navigation
Fuzzy search, search modes, and power-user shortcuts.
- Basic Navigation
- Search Modes
- Prefixes
Tab Groups
De-Clutter mode, Undo Stack, and group management.
- De-Clutter
- Sub-Menus
- Undo Stack
Audio Engine
Volume boosting up to 600%, mute controls, and more.
- Volume Boost
- Instant Mute
- Web Audio API
Configuration
All settings explained: appearance, algorithms, and more.
- View Mode
- MRU vs Cyclic
- Sticky Mode
Troubleshooting
Common issues and how to fix them.
- Overlay Issues
- Shortcuts
- Compatibility
The "First Run"
Get up and running in 30 seconds.
- 1Open any webpage
BackTick works on any website (e.g., google.com)
- 2Press Alt + Q
The Command Palette appears with your cursor in the search bar
- 3Press Enter immediately
Switch to your last used tab. That's the core workflow!
Core Philosophy
Liquid Productivity
The tool should appear instantly when needed and vanish the moment you're done. No friction.
Keyboard-Centric
Every feature is mapped to a key. Use the mouse if you want, but you don't have to.
Privacy-First
BackTick runs 100% offline. It does not track your history or transmit data to any server.