Global Hotkeys
Global Hotkeys allows you to assign keyboard shortcuts to any game element, boosting reaction time and streamlining gameplay significantly.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add global-hotkeys npx -- -y @trustedskills/global-hotkeys
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"global-hotkeys": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/global-hotkeys"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to define and trigger actions using global hotkeys. It enables users to quickly execute complex workflows or specific commands within applications without needing to navigate menus or type lengthy instructions. The agent can respond to keyboard shortcuts, streamlining repetitive tasks and improving overall efficiency.
When to use it
- Automating repetitive tasks: Quickly run a series of actions in a design program with a single hotkey combination.
- Controlling multiple applications: Trigger commands across different programs simultaneously using custom keybindings.
- Accessibility enhancements: Provide alternative input methods for users who prefer keyboard navigation or have mobility limitations.
- Game control: Map complex game functions to easily accessible hotkeys.
Key capabilities
- Definable global hotkey triggers
- Action execution via hotkey activation
- Cross-application command triggering
Example prompts
- "Set the 'Ctrl+Shift+A' hotkey to run my daily report generation script."
- "When I press 'F12', open a new tab in Chrome and navigate to example.com."
- "Bind 'Alt+Z' to copy all selected text to my clipboard."
Tips & gotchas
The agent needs sufficient permissions to monitor global keyboard input, which may require user consent or system-level access depending on the operating system. Ensure that hotkey combinations don’t conflict with existing system shortcuts.
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