Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate DorkOS and respond to Claude without reaching for the mouse
Keyboard Shortcuts
DorkOS supports keyboard shortcuts for navigation and for responding to Claude's tool approvals and questions. When Claude is waiting for input, shortcuts let you act without touching the mouse.
Shortcuts are only active on desktop (screens 768px and wider). On mobile, use the on-screen buttons.
Navigation
These shortcuts work at any time.
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Command Palette
The global command palette (⌘K / Ctrl+K) provides access to agents, features, commands, and quick actions.
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Prefix shortcuts in the palette search field:
- Type
@to scope search to agents only - Type
>to scope search to commands only
Tool Approval
When Claude asks to run a tool (like a shell command or file write):
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Question Response
When Claude asks a question with multiple options:
Selecting Options
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Navigating Between Questions
When Claude asks multiple questions at once:
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Free-Text Responses
When you select "Other" to type a custom answer, most shortcuts are suppressed so you can type freely. Only Enter remains active to submit.
Visual Indicators
When shortcuts are active, you'll see:
- Amber border ring around the active request
- Key hints next to buttons (e.g.,
Enter,Esc,1,2) - Highlighted option when navigating with arrow keys
Multiple Pending Requests
If Claude issues multiple approvals or questions simultaneously, only the first pending request responds to keyboard shortcuts. Resolving it automatically activates the next one.