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KeyShortcuts

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Verified keyboard shortcuts for Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS and 45+ apps, with sources.

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What can you do with KeyShortcuts?

Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http keyshortcuts 'https://keyshortcuts.net/api/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "keyshortcuts": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://keyshortcuts.net/api/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. KeyShortcuts MCP Server
  2. Quick start
  3. Available tools
  4. Verify it right now
  5. REST API
  6. Free web tools
  7. Attribution

KeyShortcuts MCP Server

A free, stateless Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for keyboard shortcuts — hosted at **https://keyshortcuts.net/api/mcp**. No API key, no sign-in, no rate-limit paywall for basic use.

Search 2,719 verified shortcut records across 7 platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, Android) and 45 apps (VS Code, Excel, Figma, Photoshop, Notion, Slack, Vim, IntelliJ IDEA, Cursor, and more) — or look up what a key combination does, compare across platforms, and translate bindings between Windows/macOS.

Quick start

Add to your MCP client config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "keyshortcuts": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://keyshortcuts.net/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Claude Desktop / Claude Code
claude mcp add keyshortcuts --transport http https://keyshortcuts.net/api/mcp

Available tools

ToolDescription
search_shortcutsSearch action meanings and app labels
list_appsList supported apps and platforms
get_app_shortcutsGet the shortcut records for one app
lookup_shortcutLook up what a literal key combination does
compare_platformsReviewed equivalents of an action across platforms
translate_shortcutTranslate a binding between platforms (e.g. Windows → macOS)
get_sourceSource and review metadata for a binding
create_shortcut_setCompose a custom shortcut set

Every record carries source references and per-binding review status — shortcuts are facts, but which ones are confirmed for your platform matters. The server never guesses platform translations.

Verify it right now

curl -s https://keyshortcuts.net/api/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"initialize","params":{"protocolVersion":"2025-03-26","capabilities":{},"clientInfo":{"name":"curl","version":"1.0"}}}'

REST API

The same dataset is available as a plain REST API (free, 60 req/min/IP):

  • GET /api/apps — list apps
  • GET /api/search?q=... — search shortcuts
  • GET /api/keys/{combination} — lookup a literal key combination
  • GET /api/compare?id=... — reviewed cross-platform equivalents
  • GET /api/translate?id=...&from=windows&to=macos — translate a binding
  • GET /api/sources/{sourceId} — source and review metadata
  • Schema: https://keyshortcuts.net/api/openapi.json

Example:

curl "https://keyshortcuts.net/api/search?q=reopen%20closed%20tab&limit=2"

Free web tools

Attribution

We make no proprietary claim over keyboard combinations — they are facts about software. Our contribution is the curation, review status, and source references. Please keep the attribution link when reusing the data.

Frequently asked questions

What is KeyShortcuts?

Verified keyboard shortcuts for Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS and 45+ apps, with sources.

How do I install KeyShortcuts?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http keyshortcuts 'https://keyshortcuts.net/api/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does KeyShortcuts need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is KeyShortcuts open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains KeyShortcuts?

It is published by entempsllc. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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