Documentation & User Guides

1. Slash Commands — Type // to Insert Answers

The fastest way to fill applications. Type // on any text input or rich-text editor (like LinkedIn messages, application forms, or email compose boxes) to see a menu of your saved templates.

How to use slash commands

• In the Dashboard: Navigate to "Snippets" or "Questions" to create new templates. Give each one a short trigger like intro, cover, or why-us.
• On any job site: Click into a text field, type //intro, and press Enter to insert your saved introduction.
• With the mini chip: Open the sidebar from the SA badge, then select and copy any snippet directly without typing the slash command.

Pro tips

• Use placeholders like {{name}} or {{company}} in your templates — these will highlight for you to fill in manually if you haven't saved them as variables.
• Create different triggers for different contexts: intro-eng for engineers, intro-design for designers, etc.
• Mark your most-used templates as favorites in the dashboard for faster access.

2. One-Click Autofill — Fill Entire Pages Instantly

No need to type commands one by one. Click the lightning bolt ⚡ button in the sidebar to scan the entire page and automatically fill every field that matches your saved variables, profile information, and templates.

What gets filled automatically

• Full name, email, phone — from your profile or variables.
• LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio links — saved in your variables section.
• Resume file uploads — attached to any file input field on the page.
• Yes/no or checkbox fields — based on common job-board patterns.

Setting up for success

• In the Dashboard, open "Profiles" and fill in all your details — these are the source for autofill.
• Add "Variables" like your portfolio URL, LinkedIn handle, etc. in the Variables section.
• Run autofill once you're on a job application page. It will show a toast with the number of fields filled.

Keyboard shortcut

• No keyboard shortcut needed — just click the ⚡ button in the sidebar or open the quick action bar at the top of the sidebar.

3. Resume Management — Upload, Preview, and Drag

Store and quickly attach your resume to any job application. Upload once, reuse everywhere.

Uploading a resume

• In the Dashboard: Navigate to "Resumes", then choose your active profile. Click "Add resume" to select a PDF or DOCX file from your computer.
• In the extension popup: Same process — go to "Resumes" tab and click the upload button.
• In the sidebar on any job site: Open the Resumes panel (when visible) and upload directly from there.

Using your resume

• Drag and drop: Open the sidebar, select a resume, and drag it directly onto any file upload field on a job site.
• Click to fill: In the Resumes panel, click the "Click to fill" button, then click any file upload field on the page to attach the resume.
• One-click autofill: Use the ⚡ button to fill all matching fields on the page, including resume uploads.
• Preview in a new tab: Click the "Preview" button in the Resumes sidebar section to view your resume in a new tab before sending.

Managing multiple resumes

• Upload different resumes for different roles (e.g., one for engineering, one for management).
• Use separate profiles to keep resumes organized by job search context.
• Click on a resume row to select it before using drag-and-drop or one-click actions.

4. Profiles & Variables — Organize Your Job Search

Keep separate sets of templates, variables, and resumes for different job search contexts. Switch between them instantly without losing any data.

Creating profiles

• In the Dashboard: Navigate to "Profiles" and click "New profile". Give it a name like "Engineering Roles", "Startup Search", or "Internships".
• Each profile has its own resume, templates, variables, and snippets — completely separate from other profiles.
• Select a profile by clicking on it. Your sidebar and all slash commands will now use that profile's data.

Using variables (placeholders)

• In the Dashboard Variables section: Click "Add variable" and enter a key like name, email, portfolio, etc.
• Use {{portfolio}} or {{linkedin}} in your templates and answers to insert these values instantly.
• Variables are profile-specific — create engineering-specific variables for your "Engineering Roles" profile and design-specific ones for your "Design Search" profile.

Why profiles matter

• Different roles need different answers. Keep them organized and instantly switch context without confusion.
• Separate resumes per profile so you're always sending the right resume with the right application.
• Variables like salary expectations or company focus can differ by profile — update once, use everywhere.

5. Snippets & Questions — Save Your Answers

Turn the answers you type over and over into reusable templates. One answer, saved once, used forever.

Creating snippets (for text fields)

• In the Dashboard: Navigate to "Snippets" and click "New snippet".
• Enter a short command (trigger) like intro, why-your-company, or availability.
• Write or paste your full answer in the Template field. Use {{variable}} placeholders for dynamic content.
• Mark as "Favorite" if you use it often — it will appear at the top of your slash command menu.

Creating questions (for long-form answers)

• In the Dashboard: Navigate to "Questions" and click "New question".
• Enter a command like cover-letter and write your full answer with any placeholders.
• Questions are identical to snippets — the distinction is just for your own organization if you want to separate short answers from long-form essays.

Using templates with variables

• Write: "I'm interested in {{company}} because {{why}}, and I think I'd be a great fit for {{role}}."
• When you use this snippet, SlashApply will highlight the placeholders for you to fill in or replace with your saved variable values.
• Use the same command in every profile to reuse the template structure across different job searches.

Editing and deleting

• Click on any snippet or question to edit it. Your changes apply to all future uses.
• Delete a template by clicking the trash icon. Deleted templates cannot be recovered.

6. Navigating the Dashboard

The Dashboard is where you set everything up. Access it by clicking the SlashApply icon in your Chrome toolbar and selecting "Options" or "Open dashboard".

Tab overview

• Overview: Quick stats on your profiles, templates, resumes, and variables. See a high-level summary of your saved data.
• Profiles: Create, edit, and switch between different job search contexts.
• Resumes: Upload, manage, preview, and download your resume files.
• Snippets: Create and organize your short-form reusable answers.
• Questions: Create and organize your long-form answers like cover letters.
• Variables: Set up dynamic placeholders for values you use everywhere (name, email, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Docs: This guide. Always available for reference.
• Settings: Customize the command trigger (default: //), reset data, or export/import your backups.

7. Using the Sidebar on Job Sites

Click the SA pill on any job site to open the sidebar. This is your real-time access to all your templates, variables, and resume without opening the full dashboard.

What you see in the sidebar

• Quick action bar: One-click autofill (⚡) and open resume buttons at the top.
• Resumes panel: Show all your uploaded resumes, select one, preview it, and drag it to file upload fields.
• Templates/Answers: Search and access your snippets and questions without typing slash commands.
• Variables: View all your saved variables and quick-copy them to paste manually if needed.

Keyboard shortcuts

• Type // anywhere to open the slash command menu.
• Esc: Close the sidebar.
• Click on the ×: Dismiss the SA pill for this tab (it will reappear when you refresh).

8. Keyboard Shortcuts & Quick Tips

• // — Open the slash command palette on any text input or contenteditable field (LinkedIn messages, form fields, email compose, etc.).
• Esc — Close the slash palette or sidebar.
• Arrow keys — Navigate up/down through slash command results.
• Enter or Tab — Select a command and insert it into the field.
• Ctrl/Cmd + Click on resume — Open resume details without dragging.

9. Troubleshooting

Slash commands aren't showing up

• Make sure you've created snippets or questions in the dashboard.
• Check that you're typing in an input field or contenteditable element (some custom fields may not be supported).
• Try pressing // in a different field to confirm the extension is working.

Autofill didn't fill all fields

• Some fields use custom formatting or are inside iframes that the extension can't access.
• Make sure you've filled in your profile information and variables in the dashboard.
• Try dragging your resume directly onto file upload fields if one-click autofill missed them.

Resume won't upload or preview

• Verify the file is a valid PDF or DOCX (not corrupted).
• Try re-uploading the resume in the dashboard and then use it again.
• Some sites use custom upload handlers that may not work with drag-and-drop.

Data is missing or reset

• Check if you're viewing a different profile. Each profile has its own data.
• Look in Settings → "Export data" to see a backup of everything saved.
• If you accidentally reset, use "Import data" to restore from a backup if you've saved one.