Command palette and keyboard shortcuts in CodexUse
CodexUse 1.0.2 adds a command palette, keyboard shortcuts modal, and prompt templates. Navigate faster without touching your mouse.
Command palette (Cmd+K)
The command palette gives you instant access to common actions from anywhere in the app. Press Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K on Linux) to open it.
Available actions include:
- New Chat - Start a fresh conversation
- Export as Markdown - Save the current thread
- Export as JSON - Machine-readable export
- Copy Thread - Copy entire conversation to clipboard
- Rename Thread - Change the thread title
- Pin Thread - Keep important threads at the top
- Archive Thread - Hide completed conversations
- Delete Thread - Permanently remove a thread
- Toggle Theme - Switch between light and dark mode
Type to filter actions. Use arrow keys to navigate and Enter to execute.
Keyboard shortcuts (press ?)
Press ? anywhere (when not typing in an input) to see all keyboard shortcuts. The modal shows every shortcut organized by category.
Essential shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+K |
Open command palette |
Cmd+N |
New chat |
Cmd+/ |
Open prompt templates |
Cmd+E |
Export to Markdown |
Cmd+Shift+T |
Toggle theme |
Escape |
Cancel current request or close modal |
Prompt templates (Cmd+/)
Press Cmd+/ to open the template picker. CodexUse includes 8 built-in templates for common coding tasks:
- Explain Code - Get a detailed explanation of selected code
- Fix Bug - Help debug and fix an issue
- Refactor - Improve code structure and readability
- Write Tests - Generate unit tests for your code
- Code Review - Get feedback on code quality
- Optimize - Improve performance
- Document - Add comments and documentation
- Convert - Transform code between languages or patterns
Click a template to insert it into your chat input. Templates include prompts designed to get better responses from the AI agent.
Why this matters
Power users lose time reaching for the mouse. With the command palette and keyboard shortcuts, you can:
- Start new chats without clicking buttons
- Export conversations in seconds
- Organize threads with pin and archive
- Use proven prompt patterns for common tasks
The goal is to keep your hands on the keyboard where they belong during a coding session.
Related
How do I open the command palette in CodexUse?
Press Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K on Linux) to open the command palette from anywhere in the app.
What keyboard shortcuts are available?
Press ? (question mark) anywhere in the app to see all available keyboard shortcuts including Cmd+N for new chat, Cmd+E for export, and Cmd+/ for templates.
Can I use prompt templates in CodexUse?
Yes. Press Cmd+/ to open the template picker with 8 built-in templates for code review, debugging, refactoring, testing, and more.