Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts)

Custom keyboard shortcuts for your browser
What is Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts)?
Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) is a Chrome extension that allows you to define your own keyboard shortcuts for various browser actions. This can include navigation commands, script execution, tab management, and more, with the flexibility to assign key sequences. It offers configurable options for shortcut contexts and site-specific behavior, aiming to streamline your browsing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Version: 4.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-05-06)
Creation date: 2020-06-08
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • storage
  • tabs
  • clipboardWrite
  • background
  • browsingData
  • bookmarks
  • sessions
  • management
  • debugger
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Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 261.12K

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Extension summary

Shortkeys makes it easy to add custom shortcuts to your browser, from basics like back/forward and scrolling all the way to running bookmarklets and custom JavaScript.


NOTE: YOU HAVE TO REFRESH YOUR TABS AFTER ADDING SHORTCUTS

HOMEPAGE: https://www.shortkeys.app/

DOCUMENTATION: https://github.com/mikecrittenden/shortkeys/wiki/How-To-Use-Shortkeys

SUPPORT: https://github.com/mikecrittenden/shortkeys/issues

CODE: https://github.com/mikecrittenden/shortkeys/


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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Time-saving features when set up correctly.
  • Works well for users on Windows 10/11 with the latest Chrome.
  • Import/export feature for shortcut backups is appreciated.
  • Ability to disable specific shortcuts is helpful.
Cons
  • Extension often stops working after Chrome updates.
  • Difficulties in disabling certain default shortcuts.
  • Conflicts with other scripts or extensions.
  • Does not cover all desired functionalities, like adding shortcuts for context menu items.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work after the latest Chrome updates.
  • Issues with disabling specific shortcuts.
  • Conflicts with other extensions or scripts.
  • Users find it frustrating that it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.
Recent reviews
недоступно в России. Обычное наглосаксонское лицемерие
by Sim ansh, 2024-10-28

by John, 2024-10-16

Doesn't work. Can't stop Chrome from using Ctrl+# to switch between tabs. Ugh.
by Eric Hopson, 2024-10-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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