KeyClu

overview of all shortcuts

Download on GitHub  + Intel macOS 11 or later

Simple and handy overview of applications shortcuts.
Easy to use, just press twice and hold to see the list.

KeyClu releases on GitHub

Version History

v0.28

October 2024

  • fixed issue displaying skhd #94
  • fixed issue displaying empty window on macos15 #96

v0.27

July 2024

  • fixed memory leak issue
  • fixed issue #74
  • added possibility to change Bookmark title and icon #70
  • update sparkle (security fix)
  • KeyClu Converter, allows to convert existing `.kcustom` files to `.keyclu`

v0.26

April 2024

  • fixed issue with non working "power" button in Settings under certain conditions
  • fixed issue with not properly loading translation for macOS hotkeys in older macOS causing not display hotkeys completely
  • improved import/export of "My Shortcuts", now preserve shortcut groups order
  • improved settings ui
  • added multi monitor support #49
  • added link for "Extensions page" at "My Shortcuts" #67 (display missing shortcuts for apps and more)
  • added "Bookmarked" group #68
  • added "Collapsible" groups #69
  • moved filtering shortcuts functionality to "Experimental Features" as not stable enough

v0.25

March 2024

  • fixed issue with focus Settings after updating My Shortcuts
  • fixed issue with highlight
  • enhance ui, finally lineup shortcuts
  • added possibility to list macOS Keyboard Shortcuts (Integrations section)

v0.24

March 2024

  • fixed issue #59 with activation hotkeys
  • fixed issue #60 with fallback to desktop after close panel
  • fixed issue #61 with highlighting option
  • improved skhd parsing, sorting order
  • improved ui

v0.23.1

March 2024

  • fixed issue with parser of skhd format
  • enhanced ui: now skhd sections always displayed in alphabetical order

v0.23

March 2024

  • fixed issue with apps without bundle identifier
  • fixed issue with conditions to activate Shortcuts & Persistent Panel, less accidental activation
  • fixed issue with skhd files, now checking all default locations
  • improved ui: background color tweaked for a smoother experience for macOS < 13
  • added possibility to show only skhd hotkeys with `--toggle-panel` cli param (experimental feature)

v0.22

February 2024

  • fixed bug with Shortcuts Panel being showed briefly if called from status menu bar or via cli
  • fixed issue of incorrect targeting KeyClu as active app
  • fixed issue with forced request of Notification Permission
  • improved app stability and performance
  • added option to show/hide My Shortcuts (Settings -> Integrations)
  • added option to show/hide skhd shortcuts (Settings -> Integrations), more details on wiki page
  • added possibility to export App's menu item shortcuts to Markdown file via button M on the bottom right of Command bar
  • removed feature to access Settings via tapping 3x control key when App icon is hidden

v0.21

February 2024

  • fixed filtering field issues (might be not all)
  • fixed app stability and performance issues
  • changed menu item actions to be accessible with a simple tap on the "menu" (bookmark) icon
  • enhanced accessibility privileges verification
  • added possibility to close Persistent Panel with pressing ⎋ key
  • added silent launch and quit options for the app
  • removed gap for Persistent Panel when aligned to the left or right

v0.20

February 2024

  • fixed app crashes on certain conditions
  • added filtering functionality for menu items, available when Show credits line is enabled in Window Presets (not available in Persistent Panel)
  • improved permission checks in General Presets

v0.19

January 2024

  • fixed issue with clicking on the shortcut empty space
  • enhanced the key capture mechanism to minimize unintended Shortcuts Panel activations
  • implemented shortcut highlighting for enhanced user experience when modifier keys are pressed
  • implemented configurable option to allow dismiss Shortcuts Panel by releasing all modifier keys or pressing any non-modifier key
  • changed App icon
  • changed behavior of the Shortcuts Panel, now it closes when clicking on a menu item

v0.18

December 2023

  • fixed issue with F keys (F13 to F20)
  • added possibility to control Shortcut Panel width and height
  • added possibility to control Persistent Panel width, height and position (to control position pick "desired" option in Window Settings)

v0.17

November 2023

  • small cosmetic update for macOS 11
  • update UI wording and phrases
  • improve performance

v0.16

October 2023

  • fixed a bug that occurred when attempting to edit two columns simultaneously
  • fixed a bug that was causing not all menu elements to be displayed
  • fixed a bug that prevent menu element to be hovered properly
  • fixed a bug with incorrect scroll bar height calculation for Persistent Panel
  • added the option to adjust the delay to support Sticky Keys (Settings -> Advanced)
  • introduced a new feature for grouping in "My Shortcuts"
  • improved the title editing experience for "My Shortcuts" (now with double click/tap)
  • improved the format of the exported file, making it more human-readable

v0.15

October 2023

  • added the capability to switch displaying and bookmarking status of all Custom Shortcuts by clicking table column
  • added a notification to indicate the success or failure of the import process
  • improved the performance
  • improved sending process of user defined Shortcuts
  • improved the distribution and filled the columns more evenly
  • introduced a custom file extension for import/export Custom Shortcuts files

v0.14

October 2023

Warning: this release contains experimental feature Registering Custom Shortcuts
  • fixed typo in English spelling
  • fixed Hide Shortcut Panel behaviour when App is not paused
  • fixed vertical layout in macOS 12
  • added possibility to disable trigger for Persistent Panel
  • added possibility to Registering Custom Shortcuts
  • improved performance
  • removed button for Login Items in macOS 11 & 12, as can not open proper place

v0.13

September 2023

  • fixed crash when pause and toggle hide/show menu bar icon
  • added opening Settings Window when opening app while it is running, for people who hide menu bar icon
  • added possibility to show app icon
  • improved Setting Window view
  • changed behaviour of `--show-shortcuts` param from *show* to *toggle* when app is paused

v0.12

September 2023

  • fixed issue with hiding persistent panel when focused
  • improved work with multi-monitor environment
  • added integration with CustomShortcuts to customize shortcuts
  • added possibility to pause/resume app
  • added possibility to toggle Shortcuts panel from menu
  • added possibility to toggle Persistent panel from menu
  • updated Settings window to modern look
  • updated app icon, thanks to wanwindwalker

v0.11

August 2023

  • fixed bug which might lead to crash in macOS 14
  • changed accessing Settings window shortcut key, from pressing (cmd) 3 times to (ctrl) 3 times
  • added persistent panel (basic), toggle it by pressing (cmd) 3 times
  • added support skhd with command line params
  • added possibility to trigger show shortcuts panel by passing param to binary *
    • KeyClu.app/Contents/MacOS/KeyClu --show-shortcuts
    * It's important to note: due to workflow, there's a deliberate delay of 0.5 seconds before the window appears.
  • added possibility to toggle persistent panel by passing param to binary
    • KeyClu.app/Contents/MacOS/KeyClu --toggle-persistent
  • improved handling of activation key(s)
  • improved bookmark targeting
  • improved symbols looks

v0.10

August 2023

  • fix issue when some keys was not shown
  • fix issue when menu element was not shown if title was empty, for example in firefox (bug?), whatsapp (hidden menu?)
  • fix issue when menu group was shown even if no submenu elements left to present
  • added option to choose preferred scheme to display
  • added option to limit amount of elements for browsers
  • added option to truncate long menu titles
  • improved performance
  • minor interface improvements

v0.9

August 2023

  • fix issue with icon in Settings in macOS 11 & 12
  • fix issue with hover effect on elements in macOS 11 & 12
  • fix issue with possible crash when list of shortcuts is too small
  • added hide/show shortcuts locally and globally feature (right click element to pick action)
  • added bookmarks to shortcuts feature
  • added settings to show/hide bookmarked and user-hidden elements
  • added legends to preview window in Settings
  • added images to help user grant permission
  • known issue: no horizontal line present when credits are shown in macOS 14

v0.8.1

July 2023

  • fixed issue with autoupdater
  • fixed issue with incorrect activation key behaviour
  • improving look, allow to hide credits
  • add activation key for Settings when menubar icon is hidden (quickly press ⌘ 3 times)

v0.8

July 2023

  • fixed shortcuts with non standard keys (umlauts etc)
  • added other way to activate shortcut list
  • added possibility to hide icon in menubar
  • added autoupdater
  • improved views and scrolls

v0.7

July 2023

  • fixed issue for displays with larger texts
  • added possibility to set delay for shortcuts list to appear
  • fixed issue with showing empty (duplicate) menus

v0.6

July 2023

  • improved support macOS Sonoma (14)
  • updated symbols look for better experience (+, -, *, delete, backspace)

v0.5

July 2023

  • Lower requirements down to macOS 11
  • Better handling of shortcuts
  • Allow to change font size

v0.4

June 2023

Initial Release