showmeyourhotkeys ☆

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Description:
Show applications menu items hotkeys

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.9,22@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: macos productivity utilities shortcuts developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask showmeyourhotkeys

About:
ShowMeYourHotKeys is a macOS utility that scans installed applications and displays their menu shortcuts in an overlay. It helps users learn and remember keyboard commands for any application without needing to dig through menus. This tool is ideal for increasing productivity by reducing reliance on mouse navigation.

Key Features:

Scans and displays menu shortcuts for the current application
Customizable overlay appearance and activation shortcuts
Supports both system-wide and per-app configurations
Lightweight and non-intrusive background operation

Use Cases:

Learning keyboard shortcuts for new professional software like Final Cut Pro or Photoshop
Quickly finding commands in complex applications with deep menu hierarchies
Assisting new Mac users in transitioning from Windows or older macOS versions

Alternatives:

CheatSheet – CheatSheet is a popular alternative that shows shortcuts via a long press of the Command key, while ShowMeYourHotKeys offers more customizable activation and overlay options.
KeyCue – KeyCue is a more feature-rich commercial tool with extensive customization, whereas ShowMeYourHotKeys provides a simpler, more focused utility.

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