KeyCue for Mac

Quick summary

KeyCue helps you see all available keyboard shortcuts on a Mac instantly. It’s especially useful for people who recently moved from Windows and are still learning macOS key combinations. Hold the Command (⌘) key briefly and a list of shortcuts appears on screen.

How it behaves

• Press and hold the Command key; after a short delay a floating window displays the shortcuts relevant to the current app or system area.
• The popup usually appears quickly, though occasionally it may take a bit longer to respond.

How shortcuts are grouped

• Front Row and Spotlight shortcuts are shown together in one section.
• Dock and Dashboard shortcuts are presented in a separate section.

Personalization and appearance

KeyCue offers several settings for how shortcuts are shown — different view modes and a few themes are available. However, the selection of visual themes is quite limited compared with other customization options.

Why it’s useful

After referencing KeyCue a few times to find the combinations you need, the most common shortcuts become memorized and you’ll work faster on macOS.

Trial and recommendation

There is a trial edition of KeyCue if you want to evaluate it before purchasing. It’s a straightforward, low-friction way to learn macOS shortcuts.

Recent fixes and compatibility notes

• The installer now uses a more reliable method to locate the preferred installation folder.
• Improved behavior for the “start at login” option in situations where the KeyCue app had been renamed.
• A new approach for adding KeyCue to Login Items was implemented so it works correctly on Mountain Lion.
• Resolved a bug where custom shortcut editing caused some group titles to render with white text on a white background.
• The installer’s completion sound is now routed through the system’s sound effects channel and follows the alert volume setting in System Preferences.
• Confirmed compatibility with OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion).