How to Request Keyboard Shortcuts for an App Not Listed on UseTheKeyboard

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UseTheKeyboard does not publish a dedicated request form. The only request channel shown on the site is the “Make a request” link in the footer, which points to the site’s builder, @aschmelyun. To use it, first confirm the app is genuinely missing from the All Programs list, then follow that link and describe the app and the shortcuts you want covered. The page does not indicate any pricing, account, or login requirement for browsing or making a request.

Confirm the app is actually missing

Before requesting, check the full catalog rather than only the “Most Popular” row. The site lists apps and platforms in an All Programs section, and the list is long enough that an app may be present under a slightly different name.

The published list includes, among others:

  • Design and creative: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom CC, Adobe XD, Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Sketch, SketchUp Pro, Blender, GIMP, Framer X, Origami Studio, Principle
  • Development: Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, PhpStorm, Xcode, Android Studio, iTerm, PuTTy, Postman, Github, GitLab, Bitbucket, Code Editor for iOS
  • Productivity and notes: Notion, Obsidian, Roam Research, Evernote, Bear, Todoist, TickTick, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Airtable, Quip.com
  • Communication: Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Zoom for Mac, Zoom for Windows, Skype, Telegram Desktop, Microsoft Outlook, Missive, Superhuman
  • Browsers and web apps: Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave Browser, Vivaldi Browser, Chrome Developer Tools, Gmail, Google Drive, Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, SoundCloud
  • Other tools: 1Password, Dropbox, Transmit, FileZilla, TablePlus, Sequel Pro, KanbanMail, Shopify, Webflow, WordPress, Unity 3D, VLC Player, Guitar Pro, Arduino IDE, Audacity, Feedly, Pocket

If your app is not in that set, it is a candidate for a request.

Make the request

  1. Go to usethekeyboard.com and scroll to the footer.
  2. Select the “Make a request” link. The footer identifies the site as built by @aschmelyun, and the request link is the route the site provides for additions.
  3. In your message, name the app exactly, say which platform you use it on (Mac, Windows, or web), and list the specific actions whose shortcuts you want documented — for example, “toggle sidebar,” “open command palette,” or “switch workspace.”
  4. Send the request and keep it short. A precise list of actions is more actionable than a general “please add this app.”

What to include for a faster result

Include Why it helps
Exact app name and version Avoids confusion with similarly named tools
Platform (Mac / Windows / web) Shortcuts often differ by platform
5–10 specific actions Gives the maintainer a concrete scope
Official shortcut documentation link, if available Reduces research work

What happens after you ask

The page does not describe a review process, response time, or guarantee that a requested app will be added. Treat the request as a suggestion to the site builder rather than a support ticket. There is also no indication that an account is needed to submit or track a request.

Practical alternatives while you wait

  • Check the app’s own documentation or settings for a keyboard shortcut reference.
  • Search the site’s existing entries for a comparable app in the same category — for instance, a note-taking app’s shortcuts often map closely to another listed notes tool.
  • Use the site’s search field to look up the app by name in case it is listed but not in the section you scanned.

The main takeaway: verify against All Programs, then use the footer “Make a request” link with a specific, platform-aware list of shortcuts you want documented.