Keymap

What is Keymap?

Keymap is a Mac productivity utility for people who live in keyboard-driven apps but cannot remember every shortcut. A double press of the Command key opens a searchable shortcut panel for the app currently in focus. Instead of relying on a static shortcut database, Keymap reads each app's live menu bar through macOS accessibility APIs, which helps the list stay current after app updates. It also helps users find shortcut conflicts and remap keys while keeping the workflow local and private.

How to use Keymap?

1. Download Keymap from the official website and install it on macOS.
2. Grant the required accessibility permission so it can read app menu shortcuts.
3. Double-press Command while using any Mac app to open the shortcut panel.
4. Search the panel to find the command or keyboard shortcut you need.
5. Use conflict detection and remapping tools to adjust shortcuts for your workflow.

Core Features

• Double-Command trigger - Opens the shortcut panel quickly without leaving the current app.
• Live shortcut extraction - Reads shortcuts from the active app's own menu bar instead of a stale database.
• Searchable command panel - Lets users find menu commands and shortcuts by typing.
• Conflict detection - Surfaces shortcut collisions that can make keyboard workflows confusing.
• Key remapping - Helps users customize shortcuts for the apps they use most.
• Local private operation - Runs on the Mac without requiring an account or telemetry.
• Broad app coverage - Works with apps that expose native macOS menu shortcuts.

Use Cases

• Learning new apps - Discover shortcuts in Safari, VS Code, Figma, and other Mac apps while working.
• Power-user workflows - Reduce mouse usage by keeping app commands searchable from the keyboard.
• Shortcut cleanup - Find and fix conflicts between native shortcuts and custom remaps.
• Occasional app use - Avoid memorizing rarely used commands by summoning them only when needed.