Customization

Customize your RewriteBar experience with custom prompts, keyboard shortcuts, and appearance settings.

Custom Prompts

Create your own rewriting prompts to get exactly the output you need.

Creating a Custom Prompt

Go to Settings → Custom Prompts
Click Add New Prompt
Enter a name and description
Write your prompt template
Test the prompt with sample text

Prompt Variables

Use these variables in your custom prompts:

{text} - The original text to be rewritten
{style} - The selected writing style
{tone} - The desired tone (formal, casual, etc.)

Example Custom Prompts

Professional Email

Rewrite this email to be more professional and concise while maintaining the original meaning:

{text}

Creative Writing

Transform this text into a more creative and engaging version:

{text}

Keyboard Shortcuts

Customize keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow.

Default Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
`Cmd + Shift + R`	Quick rewrite selected text
`Cmd + Shift + E`	Open RewriteBar window
`Cmd + ,`	Open settings

Changing Shortcuts

Go to Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
Click on the shortcut you want to change
Press the new key combination
Click Save

Appearance Settings

Theme Options

System: Follows your system theme
Light: Always use light theme
Dark: Always use dark theme

UI Customization

Font Size: Adjust text size in the interface
Compact Mode: Reduce spacing for smaller screens
Show Icons: Toggle icon visibility in menus

Advanced Settings

API Configuration

Request Timeout: Set how long to wait for AI responses
Retry Attempts: Number of retries for failed requests
Rate Limiting: Control request frequency

Privacy Settings

Data Collection: Control what data is sent to AI providers
Local Processing: Use local AI when available
Cache Settings: Control how responses are cached

Troubleshooting Customization

Custom Prompts Not Working

Check that the prompt syntax is correct
Ensure all required variables are included
Test with simple text first

Shortcuts Not Responding

Check for conflicts with other applications
Restart RewriteBar after changing shortcuts
Verify the shortcut is not already in use

Appearance Issues

Restart the application after theme changes
Check that your system supports the selected theme
Try resetting to default settings