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UseTheKeyboard (usethekeyboard.com) is a searchable collection of keyboard shortcuts for Mac apps, Windows programs, and websites. It is useful if you want to look up shortcuts for a specific tool without digging through that tool's own documentation, or if you want to compare how similar actions are triggered across different programs. The site covers both desktop software and web services, and it is organized so you can either search directly or browse a list of supported programs.
What the site contains
The homepage presents three main elements:
- A search box labeled "Search for shortcuts," which lets you look up a shortcut or an action by name.
- A "Most Popular" section that surfaces frequently viewed programs, currently including Notion, Figma, Discord, and Telegram Desktop.
- An "All Programs" list that acts as the full directory of covered software.
The program list spans a wide range of categories, so the collection is not limited to one ecosystem. Examples from the directory include:
| Category | Examples from the list |
|---|---|
| Note-taking and writing | Notion, Obsidian, Evernote, Bear, Roam Research |
| Design | Figma, Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Affinity Designer, Framer X |
| Development | Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, iTerm, PhpStorm, Xcode, Android Studio, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket |
| Communication | Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Zoom for Mac, Zoom for Windows, Skype, Telegram Desktop |
| Productivity and project management | Trello, Asana, Jira, Monday.com, Todoist, TickTick, Airtable |
| Media | Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, VLC Player, Netflix, YouTube |
| Browsers | Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave Browser, Vivaldi Browser, Chrome Developer Tools |
| Other tools | 1Password, Dropbox, Google Drive, Postman, PuTTy, Blender, Unity 3D, WordPress, Shopify |
The mix of Mac apps, Windows programs, and websites means you can use one site as a reference point across platforms, though you should check that the shortcut you find matches your operating system, since the same program can behave differently on Mac versus Windows.
How to use it
- Start with search if you know what you need. Type the action or key combination into the search box. This is the fastest path when you already know the program and want one specific shortcut.
- Browse by program if you are exploring. Use the "All Programs" list to open a program's page and see its shortcuts as a set. This suits learning a new tool or refreshing your memory on one you use occasionally.
- Check the platform. Because the collection includes both Mac and Windows entries (Zoom, for instance, appears separately for Mac and Windows), confirm the shortcut applies to your system before relying on it.
What to keep in mind
- The site is a reference, not a trainer. It lists shortcuts; it does not quiz you or track what you have learned. You will need your own method for memorizing them, such as picking two or three shortcuts at a time and using them deliberately until they stick.
- Coverage is broad but not exhaustive. The directory lists many popular tools, but a program you use may not be included. The site notes it was built by @aschmelyun and offers a way to make requests, so missing programs can potentially be added.
- Shortcuts can change with software updates. Treat any shortcut you find as a starting point and verify it in the current version of the app if it does not work as listed.
UseTheKeyboard is best suited as a quick-lookup reference across a mixed set of tools, particularly if you work across both Mac and Windows or use several of the design, development, and productivity apps in its directory.