Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete reference of all QuakeNotch keyboard shortcuts.

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Command key
Option key
Shift key
Control key
CustomizableCan be changed in Preferences
FixedBuilt-in, cannot be changed

Terminal Activation

Control+Escape

Open/close Quake Terminal

Customizable
Control+Shift+Escape

Open/close QPilot Assistant

Customizable

Tab Navigation

+T

New Tab

Customizable
+W

Close Tab

Customizable
Control+Tab

Next Tab

Customizable
Control+Shift+Tab

Previous Tab

Customizable

Pane Splitting

+D

Split Horizontal

Customizable
+Shift+D

Split Vertical

Customizable
+Shift+W

Close Pane

Customizable
+Tab

Next Pane

Customizable
+Shift+Tab

Previous Pane

Customizable

Search

+F

Search in Terminal

Customizable
+G

Find Next Match

Customizable
+Shift+G

Find Previous Match

Customizable

QPilot AI

Control+Shift+Escape

Open/close QPilot

Customizable
+Shift+G

Agentic AI Assistance on Current Terminal

Customizable
+Shift+A

Assistive AI Analysis of Current Terminal

Customizable

Standard Terminal

+C

Copy selection

Fixed
+V

Paste

Fixed
+A

Select all

Fixed
Control+L

Clear screen

Fixed
Control+R

Search command history

Fixed
Control+U

Clear current line

Fixed
Up Arrow

Previous command

Fixed
Down Arrow

Next command

Fixed

Quick Tips

Learn by Using

The most common shortcuts are Terminal Activation (Control + Escape) and Tab Management. Master these first, then gradually learn others as you use them.

Customize for Your Workflow

Go to Preferences → Keyboard & Shortcuts to change any customizable shortcut to match your preferred keybindings.

AI Features Shortcuts

⌘ + Shift + G generates commands, ⌘ + Shift + A analyzes the last result. These are the most powerful shortcuts for boosting productivity.

Standard Terminal Shortcuts

Most standard macOS terminal shortcuts work in QuakeNotch. Use ⌘ + A to select all, ⌘ + C to copy, etc.

Want to Change a Shortcut?

Visit the Customization & Settings page to learn how to personalize your shortcuts.