Your first chord
Activate chord mode, type a sequence, and make something happen.
Open Settings
This built-in chord works before you install any optional packages.
- Hold Caps Lock and press and hold Space.
- Release Caps Lock, keeping Space held.
- Type 0, in order.
- Release Space.
Chord opens its settings window. You have completed your first chord.
Keep chord mode open
To run several chords without leaving chord mode, press Caps Lock after typing a sequence, while still holding Space. Then type another sequence.
When you are finished, release Space.
Try Finder
Enable the chords-com.apple.finder package from the KeyChord/chords monorepo, then focus Finder. Enter chord mode, type gh, and release Space.
The package translates gh into cmd+shift+h, which opens your home folder. Its other bindings include gd for Downloads and ga for Applications.
App-specific chords depend on the focused app. Global chords start with a symbol and work from any application.
Make your first global chord
The configuration guide shows how to define ,t to open Terminal from anywhere, with a single TOML entry.
Useful built-ins
| Chord | Action |
|---|---|
0, | Open Settings |
0,r | Reload configuration and stop active loops |
0lf | Use the bottom floating layout |
0ls | Use the left sidebar layout |
0q | Quit Chord |