Keyboard Shortcuts

Quick reference for Astronox keyboard shortcuts.

Universal Shortcuts

These work across all platforms (macOS, Windows, Linux).

Note: Cmd on macOS, Ctrl on Windows/Linux

Conversation Management

Navigation

Message Input

*When input is empty

Text Editing

Standard text editing shortcuts work in all input fields:

Attachments

Chat Interaction

Settings & Panels

Model Selection

| Shortcut | Action |
| -------------- | ------------------- | ------------------- |
| Cmd/Ctrl + M | Open model selector |
| 1 | Select Flash Lite | (in model selector) |
| 2 | Select Flash | (in model selector) |
| 3 | Select Pro | (in model selector) |
| 4 | Select Devstral 2 | (in model selector) |

Developer/Debug

Accessibility

Window Management

macOS Specific

Windows/Linux Specific

Confirmation Dialogs

When AI asks for confirmation:

Context Menus

Right-click (or Ctrl + Click on macOS) for context menus:

In conversation list:

• Rename conversation
• Delete conversation
• Export conversation*
• Pin conversation*

On messages:

• Copy text
• Edit message
• Delete message
• Save as automation
• Regenerate response

On files/attachments:

• Open file
• Show in folder
• Remove attachment
• Copy file path

*Future features

Custom Shortcuts

Setting Custom Shortcuts (Future)

Not currently supported. Shortcuts are fixed.

Planned feature:

• Settings → Keyboard → Customize shortcuts
• Remap existing shortcuts
• Add new shortcuts for custom actions

Tips for Efficient Use

Conversation Switching

Fast workflow:

1. Cmd/Ctrl + K       → Search conversations
2. Type keywords      → Find conversation
3. Enter              → Open conversation
4. Type message       → Ask AI
5. Cmd/Ctrl + [/]     → Switch between recent chats

Quick Message Editing

Typo in last message?

1. Up Arrow (when input empty) → Edit last message
2. Fix typo
3. Enter → Resend corrected message

Multiline Messages

For code or long text:

1. Type message
2. Shift + Enter → New line (don't send yet)
3. Continue typing
4. Enter → Send complete message

Example:

Here's my code:

def hello():
    print("Hello, world!")

Can you improve it?

(Use Shift + Enter after each line, Enter to send)

Rapid Model Switching

Compare model responses:

1. Ask question with Flash
2. Cmd/Ctrl + M → Open model selector
3. Select Pro
4. Up Arrow → Recall last message
5. Enter → Send same question to Pro
6. Compare responses

Batch Operations

Process multiple files:

1. Cmd/Ctrl + U → Upload files
2. Shift + Click → Select multiple files
3. Enter → Upload all
4. Type batch instruction
5. Enter → AI processes all

Shortcuts by Workflow

File Management Workflow

1. Cmd/Ctrl + K           → Search for file conversation
2. Type "organize files"  → Find relevant chat
3. Enter                  → Open conversation
4. Type task              → "Move all PDFs to Archive/"
5. Wait for confirmation  → Review plan
6. Enter or Y             → Confirm
7. Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + S   → Save as automation

Code Generation Workflow

1. Cmd/Ctrl + N           → New conversation
2. Cmd/Ctrl + M           → Model selector
3. Select Devstral 2      → Best for code
4. Type spec              → "Python script to..."
5. Enter                  → Generate code
6. Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + C   → Copy code
7. Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + S   → Save as automation

Research Workflow

1. Cmd/Ctrl + N           → New conversation
2. Cmd/Ctrl + M           → Model selector
3. Select Pro             → Best for analysis
4. Cmd/Ctrl + U           → Upload documents
5. Type question          → "Summarize these..."
6. Enter                  → AI analyzes
7. Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + M   → Save insights to Memory

Platform-Specific Notes

macOS

• Use Cmd for most shortcuts
• Option for alternative actions
• Three-finger swipe to switch conversations* (trackpad gesture)
• Pinch to zoom* (accessibility)

*Future features

Windows

• Use Ctrl for most shortcuts
• Alt for window management
• Right-click for context menus
• Windows key + number to switch apps

Linux

• Use Ctrl for most shortcuts
• Alt for window management
• Middle-click to paste (some distros)
• Super/Windows key for desktop environment shortcuts

Conflicts & Limitations

Known Conflicts

macOS:

• Cmd + H (Hide Astronox) may conflict with system shortcuts
• Cmd + M reassigned from "Model selector" to "Minimize" (use Cmd/Ctrl + M in input)

Windows:

• Ctrl + W may close browser if running web version
• Alt + F4 closes entire app, not just conversation

Linux:

• Desktop environment shortcuts vary
• May conflict with window manager shortcuts

Disabled Shortcuts

Some standard shortcuts are intentionally disabled:

Accessibility Features

Screen Reader Support

Shortcuts work with:

• VoiceOver (macOS)
• NVDA (Windows)
• JAWS (Windows)
• Orca (Linux)

Navigation:

• Tab / Shift + Tab to navigate
• Enter or Space to activate
• Arrow keys for lists/menus

High Contrast Mode

Enable:

1. Settings → Appearance → High Contrast
2. Or use OS high contrast mode (auto-detected)

Effect: Shortcuts remain the same, but UI colors change for visibility.

Learning Shortcuts

Display Shortcut Hints

Enable in Settings:

1. Settings → Interface → Show keyboard hints ✓
2. Hover over buttons → See shortcut tooltip

Example:

[Send] ← Hover
Tooltip: "Send message (Enter)"

Print This Reference

To create quick reference card:

1. Print this page (or save as PDF)
2. Fold into quick reference
3. Keep by desk
4. Review weekly until memorized

Practice Suggestions

Week 1: Master message input

• Enter, Shift + Enter, Up Arrow

Week 2: Learn navigation

• Cmd/Ctrl + N, Cmd/Ctrl + K, Cmd/Ctrl + [/]

Week 3: Add model selection

• Cmd/Ctrl + M, number keys

Week 4: Panel shortcuts

• Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + M/A/P

Week 5: Advanced workflows

• Combine shortcuts for efficient multi-step tasks

Customization (Future)

Planned Features

• Custom shortcut mapping

  • Remap any shortcut
  • Import/export shortcut schemes
  • Per-user profiles

• Shortcut conflicts detection

  • Warn about conflicts with OS shortcuts
  • Suggest alternatives

• Gesture support

  • Trackpad gestures (macOS)
  • Touch gestures (touchscreen devices)
  • Mouse gestures

Summary

Most important shortcuts:

Memorize these first for 80% of tasks.

See Also

• Best Practices - Optimize your workflow
• Workflows - Step-by-step task guides
• UI Components - Interface reference
• FAQ - Common questions