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Description:
Tool to list all active shortcuts of the current application

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.6.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: productivity macos shortcuts developer-tools system-utilities

Install: brew install --cask cheatsheet

About:
CheatSheet is a macOS utility that displays a comprehensive overlay of all keyboard shortcuts for the currently active application. By holding down the Command key for a brief moment, users can instantly access a searchable list of menus and shortcuts, eliminating the need to memorize complex commands. This tool significantly speeds up workflow by providing context-aware documentation right at your fingertips.

Key Features:

Instant activation via long-press of the Command key
Searchable interface to quickly find specific commands
Automatically adapts to the currently focused application
Clean, native macOS overlay design
Supports system-wide shortcuts and custom app commands

Use Cases:

Learning a new software application by quickly referencing all available shortcuts
Discovering hidden features in familiar apps like Finder, Safari, or Photoshop
Assisting new Mac users in adapting to keyboard-centric workflows

Alternatives:

CheatSheet (by Media Atelier) – This is the official entry; alternatives include 'KeyCue' which offers more customization but is paid, and 'CheatSheet' (open source) which is a similar concept.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 23, 2023 10:33pm	1.6.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	be6c340d
Sep 25, 2022 4:55am	1.6.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	0970b180