Interactive Shortcut Recording

Key Features

• Visual Recording Mode - Field pulses/highlights when recording
• Instant Capture - Keys captured exactly as pressed
• Modifier Display - Shows ⌘⌥⌃⇧ symbols for modifiers
• Real-Time Feedback - See keys as you press them
• Escape to Cancel - Cancel recording without changing shortcut
• Click to Start - Simple click activates recording
• Auto-Exit - Recording ends after valid combination pressed
• Validation - Invalid combinations rejected with message
• Visual Symbols - macOS standard symbols for keys
• Clear Instructions - Prompt shows what to do
• Error Prevention - Can't set invalid shortcuts
• Immediate Save - Changes applied instantly
• Intuitive Interface - No typing shortcut names

Why You'll Love It

Traditional shortcut input requires typing modifier names ("Cmd+Alt+N") which is error-prone. Recording mode captures exactly what you press, eliminating confusion about formatting.

Pro Tips

• Click field to start recording
• Press your combination - that's it, no typing
• Escape cancels if you change your mind
• Modifiers required - plain keys not accepted
• Visual feedback shows recording is active
• Symbols display standard macOS shortcut format
• Invalid combinations rejected automatically
• Recording ends automatically on valid combination
• No ambiguity - what you press is what you get
• Instant application - test immediately after setting