Using the sip:// custom URL scheme, you can interact with the Sip app and trigger specific actions. The URL schemes allow you to:
  • Activate license
  • Open Picker
  • Open Contrast Checker
  • Open Settings
  • Add Colors
  • Add Palettes
This enables deeper integration with your workflow.

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License

To activate your license, use the following format: 
sip://license/{{SERIAL_NUMBER}}
This will launch the Activation Window and automatically populate the license field with your {{SERIAL_NUMBER}}.
Example: sip://license/SIP-000-000-AAA-BBB-CCC
license license

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Picker

Launch the Sip Picker instantly with: 
sip://picker
Example: sip://picker
picker picker

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Contrast Checker

Launch the Contrast Checker using: 
sip://contrast
You can also pass two colors (in hex or rgba format) to compare:
Example: sip://contrast
Example: sip://contrast/hex/#D95068,#FAF9E7
Example: sip://contrast/rgba/217-80-104-1.00,250-249-231-1.00
contrast-checker contrast-checker

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Settings

Open the Settings window using: 
sip://settings
Optionally, specify a tab to open directly. Valid values: general, appearance, shortcuts, dock, snapshots, cloud, and about.
Example: sip://settings
Example: sip://settings/formats
settings settings

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Color

Add a color to your history using: 
sip://color/{format}/{color_name}/{color_value}
  • {format}: hex or rgba
  • {color_name}: The name of the color
  • {color_value}: Must match the selected format
Example: sip://color/hex/My Sin/#FAAA43
Example: sip://color/rgba/Sunset Orange/250-81-66-1.00
color color

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Palette

Add a palette using: 
sip://palette/{format}/{palette_name}/{color_list}
  • {format}: hex or rgba
  • {palette_name}: The name of the palette
  • {color_list}: Comma-separated list of {color_name}-{color_value} entries. Each value must match the format.
Example: sip://palette/rgba/Dark Palette/MineShaft-50-50-51-1.00,Nero-37-37-38-1.00
Example: sip://palette/hex/Big Sur/Tomato-#FE6147,My Sin-#FBAC42,Green Blue-#1074B5
palette palette