Keyboard Shortcuts
Master GitScrum Studio with keyboard shortcuts. Every action you perform repeatedly has a faster path through keybindings. This reference covers all available shortcuts organized by context.
The Philosophy
GitScrum Studio is built for developers who live in their keyboards. Reaching for the mouse breaks flow. Every major feature is accessible via shortcuts, and the most common actions have the most ergonomic keybindings.
Shortcuts follow patterns you already know from VS Code, Linear, and other developer tools. If you can navigate your IDE, you can navigate GitScrum.
Global Shortcuts
These shortcuts work anywhere in the application:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Open Quick Search |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P | Open Command Palette |
Cmd/Ctrl + / | Show keyboard shortcuts help |
Cmd/Ctrl + , | Open Settings |
Cmd/Ctrl + N | Create new task |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + N | Create new project |
Esc | Close current modal/panel |
Navigation Shortcuts
Move between sections quickly:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
G then D | Go to Dashboard |
G then P | Go to Projects |
G then T | Go to Team |
G then C | Go to ClientFlow |
G then S | Go to Settings |
G then B | Go to Billing |
G then N | Go to NoteVault |
Cmd/Ctrl + [ | Navigate back |
Cmd/Ctrl + ] | Navigate forward |
How "G then" works: Press G, release, then press the second key within 1 second. This two-key sequence prevents accidental navigation.
Kanban Board Shortcuts
When viewing a Kanban board:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
N | Create new task in current column |
C | Create new column |
F | Open filters panel |
V | Cycle through views |
Arrow keys | Navigate between tasks |
Enter | Open selected task |
Space | Toggle task selection |
M | Move selected task (opens column picker) |
E | Edit selected task |
Cmd/Ctrl + D | Duplicate selected task |
Backspace/Delete | Archive selected task |
1-9 | Set priority on selected task |
L | Add label to selected task |
A | Assign selected task |
Task Detail Shortcuts
When a task is open:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
E | Edit task title |
D | Edit description |
A | Change assignee |
L | Manage labels |
P | Change priority |
S | Change status |
T | Start/stop time tracking |
C | Open comments |
Cmd/Ctrl + Enter | Save changes |
Esc | Close task panel |
J | Next task |
K | Previous task |
Text Editing Shortcuts
When editing text fields:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + B | Bold text |
Cmd/Ctrl + I | Italic text |
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Insert link |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + K | Insert code block |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + . | Insert blockquote |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 7 | Toggle numbered list |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 8 | Toggle bullet list |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 9 | Toggle checklist |
Tab | Indent list item |
Shift + Tab | Outdent list item |
Quick Search Shortcuts
When Quick Search is open:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Arrow Up/Down | Navigate results |
Enter | Open selected result |
Cmd/Ctrl + Enter | Open in new tab |
Tab | Cycle search categories |
Esc | Close Quick Search |
/ | Filter by type (tasks, projects, etc.) |
# | Filter by label |
@ | Filter by assignee |
Time Tracking Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + T | Toggle timer (start/pause) |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + T | Stop timer and log |
Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + T | Open time log |
Sprint Shortcuts
When viewing sprints:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
N | Create new sprint |
S | Start selected sprint |
E | End sprint (opens review) |
M | Move tasks between sprints |
B | View burndown chart |
Customizing Shortcuts
Currently, keyboard shortcuts cannot be customized. This feature is planned for a future release.
If a shortcut conflicts with your operating system or browser, you may need to:
- Check browser extension conflicts
- Adjust OS-level keybindings
- Use alternative shortcuts when available
Accessibility Notes
- All shortcuts have alternative mouse/touch paths
- Screen readers announce available shortcuts in context
- Focus indicators show current keyboard position
- Tab order follows logical reading flow
Pro Tips
- Muscle memory: Focus on learning 3-5 shortcuts at a time until they become automatic
- Quick Search is everything:
Cmd/Ctrl + Kcan take you anywhere. Search for tasks, projects, commands, or settings
- Vim-style navigation: J/K for up/down follows the pattern developers know
- Escape is your friend: When in doubt, Esc closes panels and returns focus to the main view
How to Report a Problem or Request a Feature
If a shortcut doesn't work as expected or you'd like to suggest new keybindings, submit feedback through GitScrum Studio. In the Sidebar, click on Support Tickets and open a ticket.