Overview EnConvo uses keyboard shortcuts to give you fast access to AI features from anywhere on your Mac. All shortcuts work globally — you do not need to have EnConvo in the foreground.
All default shortcuts listed here can be customized in Settings. If a shortcut conflicts with another application, EnConvo will notify you and suggest alternatives.
Global Shortcuts These shortcuts work from any application on your Mac.
Shortcut Action Description Shift + Cmd + DOpen SmartBar Launch the Spotlight-like AI interface Shift + Cmd + SpaceOpen PopBar Show the floating AI toolbar on selected text Shift + Cmd + EOpen Companion Bar Open the sidebar AI companion Shift + Cmd + MToggle Dictation Start/stop voice dictation Shift + Cmd + SScreenshot OCR Capture screen region and extract text Shift + Cmd + TScreenshot Translate Capture screen region, OCR, and translate
If you only remember one shortcut, make it Shift + Cmd + D for SmartBar. From there, you can access every EnConvo feature by typing commands.
SmartBar Shortcuts These shortcuts are available when the SmartBar is open.
Shortcut Action EnterSend message / Execute command Shift + EnterNew line in input Cmd + NNew conversation Cmd + PPin/Unpin SmartBar window Cmd + WClose SmartBar EscapeClose SmartBar Up ArrowNavigate to previous message in history Down ArrowNavigate to next message in history Cmd + KClear conversation Cmd + LFocus input field
Shortcut Action @Show available tools and plugins #Add context (screen, browser, clipboard, etc.) /Show available skills and commands Cmd + VPaste text or image from clipboard
Conversation Shortcuts Available when viewing a conversation in the sidebar or SmartBar.
Shortcut Action Cmd + CCopy selected text Cmd + Shift + CCopy AI response to clipboard Cmd + EnterRegenerate last response Cmd + Shift + EExport conversation Cmd + Shift + SSave conversation as markdown
PopBar Shortcuts Available when PopBar is displayed on selected text.
Shortcut Action EscapeDismiss PopBar EnterExecute the selected action TabCycle through available actions Cmd + CCopy result to clipboard Cmd + VReplace selected text with result
Navigation Shortcuts Navigate between views and panels.
Shortcut Action Cmd + 1Switch to Chat view Cmd + 2Switch to Agents view Cmd + 3Switch to Workflows view Cmd + ,Open Settings Cmd + [Go back Cmd + ]Go forward
Editing Shortcuts Standard macOS editing shortcuts work in all text input areas.
Shortcut Action Cmd + ZUndo Cmd + Shift + ZRedo Cmd + ASelect all Cmd + XCut Cmd + CCopy Cmd + VPaste Cmd + FFind in conversation
Extension-Specific Shortcuts Individual extensions can define their own hotkeys. These are configured per-extension in Settings.
Setting an Extension Hotkey
Open Settings
Press Cmd + , or go to Settings
Navigate to the extension
Find the extension in the Extensions list
Find the Hotkey preference
Look for preferences with type “hotkey” in the command settings
Record your shortcut
Click the hotkey field and press your desired key combination
Save
The shortcut is active immediately
Common Extension Hotkeys Many users configure these popular shortcuts:
Extension Suggested Shortcut Action Translate Cmd + Shift + TTranslate selected text OCR Cmd + Shift + OScreenshot OCR Fix Spelling Cmd + Shift + GFix grammar on selected text Read Aloud Cmd + Shift + RRead selected text aloud Web Search Cmd + Shift + WSearch the web for selected text
Customizing Shortcuts Changing Global Shortcuts
Open Settings
Press Cmd + ,
Go to the feature section
Navigate to SmartBar, PopBar, or Companion Bar settings
Click the shortcut field
Click the current shortcut display
Record new shortcut
Press your desired key combination. The new shortcut is saved automatically.
Modifier Key Options EnConvo supports these modifier keys in shortcut combinations:
Symbol Key CmdCommand ShiftShift OptOption/Alt CtrlControl FnFunction
Shortcuts must include at least one modifier key (Cmd, Shift, Opt, or Ctrl) combined with a regular key.
Modifier Flag Actions Some commands support modifier flag actions — hold a modifier key when pressing Enter to perform an alternative action on the result:
Modifier Default Action Cmd + EnterCopy result to clipboard Shift + EnterPaste result into frontmost app Opt + EnterInsert result below cursor
Configure modifier flag actions in each command’s preferences.
Resolving Shortcut Conflicts If a shortcut conflicts with another application or macOS system shortcut:
Check for conflicts
EnConvo shows a warning icon next to conflicting shortcuts in Settings
Identify the conflict
Common conflicts include:
macOS Spotlight (Cmd + Space)
macOS screenshots (Cmd + Shift + 3/4/5)
Third-party apps like Alfred, Raycast, or Karabiner
Change the conflicting shortcut
Either change the EnConvo shortcut or disable the conflicting shortcut in the other application
System shortcut conflicts
For macOS system shortcuts, go to System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts to disable or remap them
Avoid using shortcuts already assigned to macOS system functions like Cmd + Space (Spotlight), Cmd + Tab (App Switcher), or Cmd + Q (Quit). These cannot be reliably overridden.
Quick Reference Card Print or bookmark this quick reference:
SmartBar: Shift + Cmd + D PopBar: Shift + Cmd + Space Companion Bar: Shift + Cmd + E Dictation: Shift + Cmd + M New Chat: Cmd + N (in SmartBar) Settings: Cmd + , Send Message: Enter Add Context: # (in SmartBar) Add Tool: @ (in SmartBar) Use Skill: / (in SmartBar) Copy Response: Cmd + Shift + C
SmartBar The main AI interface activated by shortcut
PopBar Floating toolbar for selected text
Companion Bar Persistent AI sidebar
Settings Reference Full settings documentation
