[UI/UX Design] Design a command palette for global navigation and quick actions

[thlpkee20-wq]

Description

Power users need a Cmd/Ctrl+K command palette to jump between dashboard surfaces, trigger quick actions, and search slots. The dashboard currently has no global keyboard entry point.

Requirements and context

• Must be accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA), responsive, and documented in the design system
• Should be consistent with existing patterns and easy to review
• Relevant code: src/app/components/dashboard-shell.tsx
• Must trap focus, support fuzzy search, and announce result count via LiveRegion

Suggested execution

• Fork the repo and create a branch
• git checkout -b uiux/command-palette
• Implement changes
  • Add a CommandPalette component with Cmd+K binding
  • Register actions from quickActions and route entries
  • Surface keyboard hints in the empty state
• Validate accessibility and responsive assumptions

Test and commit

• Run checks
  • npm run lint and component/visual tests
• Cover edge cases
  • Responsive breakpoints, empty/loading/error states, keyboard/screen-reader, contrast, dark mode
• Include screenshots/before-after and accessibility (axe) notes

Example commit message

design: add Cmd+K command palette

Guidelines

• Minimum 95 percent test coverage
• Clear documentation
• Timeframe: 96 hours

[karanjakevin39-collab]

@karanjakevin39-collab has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 6th wave.

Hi maintainer can i work on this issue ?

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[Bouynaty]

@Bouynaty has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

Hi Maintainer! I’d love to take ownership of this issue and build out the Cmd/Ctrl+K command palette.Here is my planned approach to fulfill all requirements and acceptance criteria within the timeframe:Component Implementation (src/app/components/dashboard-shell.tsx):Build a CommandPalette component triggered globally via Cmd+K / Ctrl+K.Integrate fuzzy search to query quickActions and dashboard route entries.Render clear keyboard shortcuts/hints in empty and active states.Accessibility & Responsive Design (WCAG 2.1 AA):Ensure strict focus trapping within the modal while open.Implement an ARIA LiveRegion to dynamically announce result counts to screen readers.Verify proper color contrast across both light and dark modes, ensuring responsive layouts across viewports.Testing & QA:Maintain $\ge$95% unit and component test coverage, including edge cases (empty, loading, error states, and keyboard navigation).Perform accessibility audits using axe and run npm run lint / visual regression checks.PR Deliverables:Submit a clean PR with before/after screenshots, axe audit notes, and clear documentation.Please assign this issue to me. I'm ready to get started!

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[ajulaybeeb]

@ajulaybeeb has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

Hi Maintainer, haven reviewed the description of the issue, and well experienced with Js Library,
I would like to hop on the issue and sure to deliver at ETA 2hrs

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