ShortcutDetective for Mac

What this utility does

ShortcutDetective is a small macOS utility that reveals which application is handling a particular keyboard shortcut. It helps you pinpoint the owner of a hotkey so you can resolve conflicts or learn which app responds when you press a key combination.

How it works

• Enter any keyboard shortcut into the tool and it will immediately report the active application tied to that combination.
• The interface is intentionally simple: type the shortcut and get instant feedback showing the app that intercepts those keys.
• This makes it easy to track down overlapping shortcuts when multiple apps claim the same key sequence.

Who should use it

• Power users and workflows that rely on many key combinations will find it especially useful.
• Anyone troubleshooting unexpected behavior from keyboard shortcuts can use it to find the responsible application.
• It’s also handy for users who want to discover useful shortcuts they didn’t know were available.

Alternative option

• CheatSheet — a free alternative that lists app-specific keyboard shortcuts.