Settings Module
Customize Berri to work exactly how you want
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Settings Module
Customize Berri to work exactly how you want
What It Does
- Customize Berri's appearance and behavior
- Manage permissions and privacy settings
- Configure shortcuts and preferences
- Manage PowerStrip customization and module order
- Add custom websites
Special Status
Settings is unique among modules:
- Always visible - Cannot be hidden or removed
- Yellow lock icon - During onboarding, shows it's locked
- Doesn't count toward limit - Free: 5 modules + Settings, Lifetime: 12 modules + Settings
- No automatic shortcut - Access via gear icon or manually assign a shortcut
Key Features
Appearance
- Colors: Customize theme colors and accents
- Transparency: Adjust window opacity levels
- Positioning: Set default positions for different modes
- Size: Configure default window sizes
- PowerStrip Orientation: Choose vertical or horizontal layout
Behavior
- Auto-start: Launch Berri when system starts
- Shortcuts: Customize global keyboard shortcuts
- Notifications: Control when and how Berri notifies you
- Auto-collapse: Set timing for automatic mode switching
PowerStrip Customization
- Module Order: Drag-and-drop to reorder visible items
- Visibility: Show/hide modules from your PowerStrip
- Shortcuts: View current shortcut assignments based on order
- Orientation: Choose vertical or horizontal PowerStrip layout
- See [Customizing Your PowerStrip](/guide/interface-navigation/pill-customization) for details
Privacy
- Incognito Mode: Hide from screen recordings and screenshots (Lifetime plan only)
- Data Management: Control what data is stored locally
- Permission Status: View and manage system permissions
- History Limits: Set retention periods for different modules
Quick Websites
- Add Websites: Add custom websites with dedicated shortcuts (see [Website Quick Access](/guide/feature-modules/website-quick-access))
- Manage Websites: Edit, remove, or organize sites
- Plan Limits: View how many sites you can add (1 free, 12 lifetime)
Keyboard Shortcuts
- View All Shortcuts: See complete list with current assignments
- Custom Assignment: Manually assign shortcuts to modules
- Conflict Detection: Berri warns about duplicate shortcuts
Updates
- Automatic Updates: Control update preferences
- Notification Settings: Choose how to be notified of updates
- Beta Features: Opt into experimental features
- Version Information: View current version and changelog
How to Access
- Gear Icon: Click the gear icon visible in all views
- Module Access: Settings appears as a module in your PowerStrip
- Custom Shortcut: Assign a shortcut in Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts (no default)
Configuration Categories
Display Settings
- Theme selection (light, dark, auto)
- Color customization
- Font size and family
- Animation preferences
Workflow Settings
- Shortcut customization
- Default module behavior
- Auto-save preferences
- Integration settings
Security Settings
- Permission management
- Privacy controls
- Data encryption options
- Backup and restore
Pro Tips
- Explore all settings for optimal experience
- Use PowerStrip Customization to personalize your workflow
- Start with module reordering to optimize your shortcuts
- Hide unused modules to keep your PowerStrip clean and shortcuts predictable
- Check Keyboard Shortcuts page to see current assignments
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