Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate IdeaLift faster with shortcuts
Dashboard Shortcuts
Use these shortcuts in the IdeaLift web dashboard.
| Action | Windows / Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Focus search | Ctrl + K | ⌘ + K |
| Close modal / dialog | Esc | |
VS Code Extension
Use these shortcuts in VS Code with the IdeaLift extension installed.
| Action | Windows / Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Capture selected text as idea | Ctrl + Shift + I | ⌘ + Shift + I |
VS Code Commands
Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or ⌘+Shift+P) and type "IdeaLift" to see all available commands:
IdeaLift: Capture IdeaCapture selected text as a new idea
IdeaLift: Scan TODOs in WorkspaceFind all TODO, FIXME, HACK, IDEA comments in your workspace
IdeaLift: Scan TODOs in Current FileFind TODO comments in the currently open file
IdeaLift: Configure API KeySet up your IdeaLift API key for syncing
IdeaLift: Refresh IdeasRefresh the ideas list in the sidebar
IdeaLift: Refresh BacklogRefresh the GitHub backlog view
Chrome Extension
The Chrome extension supports standard browser shortcuts plus quick capture.
| Action | Windows / Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open extension popup | Click extension icon in toolbar | |
| Capture selected text | Right-click → "Capture to IdeaLift" | |
Configure Custom Shortcut
You can set a custom keyboard shortcut to open the IdeaLift popup:
- 1.Go to
chrome://extensions/shortcuts - 2.Find "IdeaLift" in the list
- 3.Click the pencil icon next to "Activate the extension"
- 4.Press your desired key combination (e.g., Alt+I)
Chat Platform Shortcuts
Quick ways to capture ideas in Slack, Discord, and Teams.
Discord
- React with lightbulb to any message to capture it
/idea captureSummarize recent messages with AI/idea log [text]Log a quick idea directly
Slack
- React with lightbulb to any message
/idealift captureSummarize recent messages/idealift log [text]Log a quick idea
Microsoft Teams
- React with lightbulb to any message
@IdeaLift captureMention the bot to capture
Customizing Shortcuts
VS Code
Customize keyboard shortcuts in VS Code settings:
- 1.Open Keyboard Shortcuts: Ctrl+K Ctrl+S (or ⌘K ⌘S on Mac)
- 2.Search for "idealift"
- 3.Click the pencil icon next to any command to change its keybinding
Chrome Extension
Set a custom shortcut in Chrome:
- 1.Navigate to
chrome://extensions/shortcuts - 2.Find IdeaLift and set your preferred shortcut
Pro Tips
Master one capture method first
Learn the emoji reaction in your chat platform. It's the fastest way to capture ideas.
Use Cmd/Ctrl + K often
The search shortcut in the dashboard helps you quickly find any idea.
Customize VS Code keybinding
If
Ctrl+Shift+Iconflicts with another extension, change it to something memorable.