Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate IdeaLift faster with shortcuts
Dashboard Shortcuts
Use these shortcuts in the IdeaLift web dashboard.
| Action | Windows / Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Focus search | Ctrl + K | ⌘ + K |
| Close modal / dialog | Esc | |
VS Code Extension
Use these shortcuts in VS Code with the IdeaLift extension installed.
| Action | Windows / Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Capture selected text as idea | Ctrl + Shift + I | ⌘ + Shift + I |
VS Code Commands
Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or ⌘+Shift+P) and type "IdeaLift" to see all available commands:
IdeaLift: Capture IdeaCapture selected text as a new idea
IdeaLift: Scan TODOs in WorkspaceFind all TODO, FIXME, HACK, IDEA comments in your workspace
IdeaLift: Scan TODOs in Current FileFind TODO comments in the currently open file
IdeaLift: Configure API KeySet up your IdeaLift API key for syncing
IdeaLift: Refresh IdeasRefresh the ideas list in the sidebar
IdeaLift: Refresh BacklogRefresh the GitHub backlog view
Chrome Extension
The Chrome extension supports standard browser shortcuts plus quick capture.
| Action | Windows / Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open extension popup | Click extension icon in toolbar | |
| Capture selected text | Right-click → "Capture to IdeaLift" | |
Configure Custom Shortcut
You can set a custom keyboard shortcut to open the IdeaLift popup:
- 1.Go to
chrome://extensions/shortcuts - 2.Find "IdeaLift" in the list
- 3.Click the pencil icon next to "Activate the extension"
- 4.Press your desired key combination (e.g., Alt+I)
Chat Platform Shortcuts
Quick ways to capture ideas in Slack, Discord, and Teams.
Discord
- 💡React with lightbulb to any message to capture it
/idea captureSummarize recent messages with AI/idea log [text]Log a quick idea directly
Slack
- 💡React with lightbulb to any message
/idealift captureSummarize recent messages/idealift log [text]Log a quick idea
Microsoft Teams
- 💡React with lightbulb to any message
@IdeaLift captureMention the bot to capture
Customizing Shortcuts
VS Code
Customize keyboard shortcuts in VS Code settings:
- 1.Open Keyboard Shortcuts: Ctrl+K Ctrl+S (or ⌘K ⌘S on Mac)
- 2.Search for "idealift"
- 3.Click the pencil icon next to any command to change its keybinding
Chrome Extension
Set a custom shortcut in Chrome:
- 1.Navigate to
chrome://extensions/shortcuts - 2.Find IdeaLift and set your preferred shortcut
Pro Tips
- 💡
Master one capture method first
Learn the emoji reaction in your chat platform. It's the fastest way to capture ideas.
- ⌨️
Use Cmd/Ctrl + K often
The search shortcut in the dashboard helps you quickly find any idea.
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Customize VS Code keybinding
If
Ctrl+Shift+Iconflicts with another extension, change it to something memorable.