Customizing Your PowerStrip

Make Berri work exactly how you want

What You Can Customize

1. Module visibility - Show/hide modules

2. Module order - Rearrange PowerStrip icons

3. Keyboard shortcuts - Control which Control+# opens which module

4. Websites - Add custom sites (1 for Free, 12 for Lifetime)

5. Pill orientation - Vertical or horizontal layout

Accessing Customization

Settings → PowerStrip Customization

Settings Module (Special Status)

Before we dive in, understand Settings module's unique behavior:

Always Present

• Cannot be hidden - Settings is always visible
• Cannot be removed - It's a core feature
• Yellow lock icon - Visual indicator during onboarding

Doesn't Count Toward Limit

• Free plan: 5 modules + Settings (6 total visible)
• Lifetime plan: 12 modules + Settings (13 total visible)

No Automatic Shortcut

• Settings typically doesn't get Control+1, Control+2, etc.
• You can manually assign a shortcut in Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
• Most users access Settings via the gear icon, not keyboard

Understanding Module Order

Why Order Matters

⚠️ Module order determines keyboard shortcuts!

• First visible module → Control+1
• Second visible module → Control+2
• Third visible module → Control+3
• And so on...

Example - Your Custom Setup:

• Clipboard (1st) → Control+1
• Notes (2nd) → Control+2
• Files (3rd) → Control+3
• Settings (appears last, no auto-shortcut)

Reordering Modules

1. Settings → PowerStrip Customization

2. Visible Modules section shows current order

3. Click and drag module icons

4. Drop in new position

5. Changes save automatically

⚠️ Important: Reordering changes shortcuts automatically!

Example: Reordering Impact

Before reorder:

• Notes → Control+1
• Clipboard → Control+2
• Files → Control+3

After moving Clipboard to first:

• Clipboard → Control+1 (now first!)
• Notes → Control+2 (shifted down)
• Files → Control+3 (unchanged)

Your muscle memory must adapt!

Plan Limits & Module Selection

Free Plan (Berri Free)

• 5 modules (Settings doesn't count)
• 1 custom website (YouTube included by default)
• FIFO replacement: When you try to add a 6th module, oldest is auto-removed

Lifetime Plan

• 12 modules (Settings doesn't count)
• 12 custom websites (YouTube included by default)
• No FIFO: You can freely add/remove without auto-replacement

FIFO Auto-Replacement (Free Plan Only)

What is FIFO?

FIFO stands for "First-In, First-Out" - but think of it as:

"Oldest selection gets replaced when you're at the limit"

How It Works

1. You're on Free plan (5 module limit)

2. You've already selected 5 modules: Notes, Clipboard, Files, Browse, Google Meet (oldest to newest)

3. You try to add a 6th module: Snipping Tool

What happens:

• Notes (the oldest selection) is automatically deselected
• Snipping Tool is added in its place
• Your new selection: Clipboard, Files, Browse, Google Meet, Snipping Tool (5 total)

Visual Feedback

During customization, you'll see:

• "Features (5/5)" - Shows you're at the limit
• No error messages - Oldest module just silently deselects
• Smooth experience - You're never blocked from trying new modules

Selection Order Tracking

Berri tracks the order you selected modules (not their display order):

Example:

1. First, you select Clipboard

2. Then, you select Notes

3. Then, you select Files

If you're at the limit and add a 4th module, Clipboard gets removed (oldest selection), even if it's not first visually.

Disabling Modules (Free Plan)

When you manually deselect a module:

• It's removed from the selection order
• Doesn't count toward your 5
• If you re-select it later, it becomes the "newest" selection

Example:

• Current: Clipboard, Notes, Files (oldest to newest)
• You manually deselect Notes
• New order: Clipboard, Files
• You select Browse
• New order: Clipboard, Files, Browse (oldest to newest)

Showing & Hiding Modules

PowerStrip Customization Screen Layout

Two sections:

Visible Modules:

• Currently shown in PowerStrip
• Have assigned shortcuts (based on order)
• Draggable to reorder

Hidden Modules:

• Available but not in PowerStrip
• No assigned shortcuts
• Can be revealed anytime

Hiding a Module

1. Settings → PowerStrip Customization

2. In Visible Modules, click and drag module

3. Drop into Hidden Modules section

4. Module disappears from PowerStrip

5. Other modules' shortcuts shift up

Effects:

• ❌ No longer in PowerStrip
• ❌ Shortcut unassigned (other modules shift)
• ❌ Not accessible via keyboard
• ✅ Can be re-shown anytime

Example:

• Before: Notes (Control+1), Clipboard (Control+2), Files (Control+3)
• You hide Clipboard
• After: Notes (Control+1), Files (Control+2)
• Notice: Files shifted from Control+3 → Control+2

Showing a Hidden Module

1. Settings → PowerStrip Customization

2. In Hidden Modules, find the module

3. Drag to Visible Modules

4. Position where you want it

5. Auto-assigned shortcut based on position

Effects:

• ✅ Appears in PowerStrip
• ✅ Gets shortcut (Control+N where N is position)
• ✅ Keyboard accessible

Free Plan Note: If you're at 5/5 modules, showing a 6th will auto-hide the oldest (FIFO).

Managing Websites

Adding Websites

See [Website Quick Access](/guide/feature-modules/website-quick-access) for full details.

Quick steps:

1. Settings → Quick Websites

2. "Add Website" button

3. Enter URL, label

4. Optional: Assign custom shortcut

5. Appears in PowerStrip

Website Order

• Websites appear in PowerStrip alongside modules
• Can be reordered with drag-and-drop
• Order affects shortcuts (same as modules)
• Exception: YouTube (Control+Y) and Gmail (Control+G) have special shortcuts

Website Limits

• Free: 1 custom website (YouTube included by default doesn't count)
• Lifetime: 12 custom websites (YouTube doesn't count)
• Hidden websites count toward limit

PowerStrip Orientation

Horizontal (Default)

Dimensions: 230px wide × 40px tall

Best for:

• Top placement (centered or corner)
• Ultrawide monitors
• More horizontal screen space available

Position: Usually top of screen

Vertical

Dimensions: 35px wide × 190-350px tall

• Collapsed: 190px
• Expanded: 350px (when hovering)

Best for:

• Side placement (left or right edge)
• Wide monitors
• More vertical screen space available

Position: Usually left or right screen edge

Switching Orientation

1. Settings → Appearance

2. Find "PowerStrip Orientation"

3. Select: Vertical or Horizontal

4. PowerStrip repositions automatically

Note: Orientation doesn't affect shortcuts or module order.

Best Practices

1. Prioritize Most-Used Modules

Put frequently used modules first (lower numbers = faster reach):

Good:

• Control+1: Your most-used feature
• Control+2: Second-most-used
• Control+3-5: Occasionally used

Bad:

• Control+1: Settings (rarely used)
• Control+2: Rarely-used feature
• Control+7: Your most-used feature (too far)

2. Build Muscle Memory

• Don't change order frequently - Consistency builds habits
• Practice new shortcuts - After reordering, practice 10-20 times
• Group related modules - Keep similar modules together conceptually

3. Hide Unused Modules

• Keep PowerStrip clean - Only show what you use weekly
• Reduce clutter - Fewer icons = easier visual scanning
• Shortcuts still work - Hiding doesn't disable (you can manually assign shortcuts)

4. Strategic Shortcut Assignment

Number shortcuts (automatic):

• Control+1-3: Core features (most frequent)
• Control+4-6: Secondary features
• Control+7-9: Rarely used but accessible

Custom shortcuts (manual):

You can override the automatic assignment in Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts:

• Control+S for Snipping Tool
• Control+M for Google Meet
• Control+N for Notes

5. Review Quarterly

Every 3 months:

1. Review module usage (which ones you actually use)

2. Hide unused modules

3. Reorder based on actual usage patterns

4. Remove unused websites

Common Workflows

Minimalist Setup (3-4 Modules)

• Notes, Clipboard, Files (+ Settings)
• Very clean PowerStrip
• Fast keyboard access
• Perfect for casual users

Power User Setup (7-9 Modules)

• All core features visible
• Multiple websites
• Horizontal orientation for space
• For users who live in Berri

Developer Setup Example

1. Notes (Control+1) - Quick TODOs

2. Clipboard (Control+2) - Code snippets

3. Files (Control+3) - Project files

4. GitHub website (Control+4)

5. Linear website (Control+5)

6. Settings (no shortcut, use gear icon)

Content Creator Setup Example

1. Notes (Control+1) - Script drafts

2. YouTube Studio (Control+Y) - Analytics

3. Notion website (Control+3) - Content calendar

4. Snipping Tool (Control+S) - Screenshots

5. Settings (gear icon)

Troubleshooting

Shortcuts Changed After Reordering

• Expected behavior - Order determines shortcuts
• Review new shortcuts in Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
• Practice new shortcuts 10-20 times to rebuild muscle memory

Module Disappeared

• Check Settings → PowerStrip Customization
• Likely moved to Hidden Modules
• Drag back to Visible to restore

Can't Add More Modules (Free Plan)

• You're at 5/5 modules
• Try adding anyway - FIFO will auto-replace oldest
• Or manually remove one first
• Upgrade to Lifetime for 12 modules

Can't Add More Modules (Lifetime Plan)

• You're at 12/12 modules (maximum)
• Remove unused modules first
• Consider hiding rarely-used ones

Drag-and-Drop Not Working

• Ensure you're in Settings → PowerStrip Customization
• Click and hold firmly before dragging
• Try restarting Berri if persistent

Tips for Efficient PowerStrip Management

Start Small, Grow Gradually

• Begin with 3-4 core modules
• Add more as you discover needs
• Don't overwhelm yourself with all modules at once

Experiment with Orientation

• Try horizontal for a week
• Try vertical for a week
• Choose based on actual usage comfort

Use Visual Position Memory

• Remember icon positions visually
• Don't rely solely on shortcuts
• Visual + keyboard = fastest workflow

Related Features

• [Keyboard Shortcuts](/guide/interface-navigation/shortcuts) - Understanding dynamic shortcuts
• [Website Quick Access](/guide/feature-modules/website-quick-access) - Add custom sites
• [Interface Modes](/guide/interface-navigation/interface-modes) - PowerStrip, Default, Hover views