Keyboard Shortcuts

Customize keyboard controls in Msty Studio

Keyboard shortcuts help you move through Msty Studio faster.

You can manage them in Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts.

keyboard shortcuts

Useful Defaults

  • Cmd/Ctrl + K opens Command Palette
  • Cmd/Ctrl + N starts a new conversation
  • Cmd/Ctrl + T adds a split chat
  • Cmd/Ctrl + 1 toggles the sidebar
  • Cmd/Ctrl + 8 toggles the workspace tray
  • Cmd/Ctrl + , opens settings
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + F opens conversation search
  • Cmd/Ctrl + W enters split removal mode

Command Palette Shortcut

Command Palette is the fastest way to run actions by name.

  • Press Cmd/Ctrl + K
  • Type the action you want
  • Press Enter to run it

Vim Motions (Agent Mode)

If Vim Mode is enabled in Settings > Agent Mode, you can use:

  • gg to jump to the start
  • G to jump to the end

Shiftcuts

Shiftcuts are quick actions triggered by pressing Shift twice, then a key.

  • t creates a new split chat tab
  • n creates a new conversation
  • 1 toggles the sidebar
  • e opens quick environment variable selection

Disable Shiftcuts

Open Keyboard Shortcuts

Go to Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts.

Disable Shiftcuts

Turn off the Shiftcuts toggle at the top of the page.