Common Issues

SiteQuest Won't Open

Try these steps in order:

1. Check if SiteQuest is already running — look in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (macOS)
2. Restart your computer and try again
3. Reinstall SiteQuest — download the latest version from the website

Sidebar Not Appearing

If the sidebar doesn't show up:

• Press your toggle shortcut to bring it back (default Ctrl+Space on Windows; configurable on macOS — see Settings > Shortcuts)
• Check your system tray — SiteQuest might be running but hidden
• Right-click the SiteQuest icon in the tray and select Show Sidebar

Links or Websites Not Opening

SiteQuest handles link clicks differently depending on how you click:

Action	Result
Left-click a link	Opens inside SiteQuest sidebar
Middle-click (scroll wheel click) a link	Opens in your default system browser
Right-click a link → Open in Sidebar	Forces the link to open inside SiteQuest

A link isn't responding at all?

• Some sites block clicks in embedded contexts. Right-click the link and choose Open in Sidebar or Open in Browser.
• If a site's navigation doesn't work inside SiteQuest, try enabling JavaScript for that site in Settings > Site Preferences.

AI Not Responding

If the AI assistant isn't working:

• Using Cloud AI? Check your internet connection and Pro subscription
• Using Local AI? Make sure Ollama is running (http://localhost:11434)
• Try switching AI providers in Settings > AI
• Restart SiteQuest

Downloads Not Working

If downloads fail:

• Check your storage space
• Make sure your default download folder exists
• Try a different site to rule out site-specific issues

Sync Not Working

If your data isn't syncing between devices:

1. Sign out and sign back in
2. Check your Pro subscription is active
3. Ensure all devices are on the same account
4. Wait a few minutes — sync can take a moment

App Feels Slow

• Close tabs you're not using
• Reduce the number of pinned tabs
• Restart SiteQuest
• Check your computer's memory usage

Still Stuck?

If none of these help, you can:

• Try a Factory Reset
• Check our FAQ for more answers