Question 1

Is Kommand free?

Accepted Answer

Yes - the free tier supports up to 5 apps with unlimited shortcuts per app, iCloud sync, practice mode, and pre-built libraries. The Pro upgrade (one-time purchase) unlocks unlimited apps.

Question 2

What macOS version do I need?

Accepted Answer

Kommand requires macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later.

Question 3

How does the shortcut overlay work?

Accepted Answer

Press your current-app hotkey (⌥⌘K by default) from anywhere in macOS. Kommand detects the frontmost app and shows its shortcuts in a full-screen overlay. Press Escape to dismiss. You can customize both overlay hotkeys.

Question 4

What are global shortcuts?

Accepted Answer

They're shortcuts you mark as global. They appear in a separate overlay you can open from any app with ⌃⌥⌘K.

Question 5

Which apps have pre-built shortcut libraries?

Accepted Answer

Kommand ships with curated libraries for VS Code, Xcode, Figma, Safari, and more. You can import them in seconds from the app.

Question 6

How do I capture a shortcut?

Accepted Answer

Just press the key combination in the shortcut recorder and Kommand captures it automatically. You can also enter shortcuts manually if you prefer.

Question 7

Does Kommand need Accessibility or other permissions?

Accepted Answer

No. Kommand requires zero special permissions - no Accessibility access, no Input Monitoring, no Screen Recording. Most shortcut apps that scrape menu bars need Accessibility permission to read other apps. Kommand doesn't scrape anything, so there's nothing to grant. Install it and it just works.

Question 8

Do my shortcuts sync across Macs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. iCloud sync is included in the free tier - add a shortcut on one Mac and it appears on all your Macs automatically.

Question 9

What's the difference between Free and Pro?

Accepted Answer

The only difference is the app limit. Free supports up to 5 apps; Pro supports unlimited apps. All other features - shortcuts, sync, practice mode, overlay, libraries - are free.

Question 10

Can I add shortcuts for any app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kommand works with any macOS app - system apps, third-party apps, or anything you have installed.

Question 11

Does Kommand support multi-step shortcuts like Vim or tmux?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kommand supports sequential shortcuts - up to 4 steps - just like Vim (gg, dw), tmux (Ctrl+B → %), or VS Code (⌘K → ⌘C). You press each key combination in order, and Kommand displays them as a sequence with arrows, e.g. ⌘K → ⌘C. Pre-built VS Code libraries already include multi-step shortcuts out of the box.

Question 12

How do I add a multi-step shortcut?

Accepted Answer

In the shortcut recorder, press your first key combination, then tap the + button to add the next step. Repeat for each step in the sequence (up to 4). Kommand captures each step separately and displays the full sequence, e.g. ⌘K → ⌘C → ⌘F.

Question 13

Is Kommand a CheatSheet replacement?

Accepted Answer

CheatSheet was discontinued and stopped working after macOS 14. Kommand takes a different approach - instead of reading menu bar items, you build a personal shortcut library organized by app and category, including shortcuts that never appear in menus. Add iCloud sync, a practice mode to build muscle memory, and pre-built libraries for popular apps, and you get something CheatSheet never offered.

Question 14

How is Kommand different from KeyCue?

Accepted Answer

KeyCue scans the active app's menu bar and displays those shortcuts in a floating palette. Kommand lets you build your own curated collection - including shortcuts not in any menu, like Vim sequences or VS Code multi-step combos. Kommand also adds iCloud sync across Macs, an interactive practice mode, and pre-built shortcut libraries you can import in seconds. KeyCue is a reference tool; Kommand is a learning system.

Question 15

How is Kommand different from KeyClu?

Accepted Answer

KeyClu is a free, open-source overlay that shows the current app's menu shortcuts when you hold ⌘. Kommand goes further: you save and organize your own shortcuts (including ones menus don't show), practice them with an interactive quiz, sync everything via iCloud, and import curated libraries for apps like VS Code, Figma, and Xcode. KeyClu is great for a quick peek at menu items. Kommand is for actually learning and remembering shortcuts.

Question 16

What's the best keyboard shortcut app for Mac?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you need. If you just want to peek at menu bar shortcuts, free tools like KeyClu work. If you want to build a personal shortcut library, practice until shortcuts become muscle memory, sync across Macs, and have an overlay that appears on demand for whichever app you're using - that's Kommand. The free tier supports 5 apps with all features included.

Question 17

Is Kommand like Raycast or Alfred?

Accepted Answer

Different category. Raycast and Alfred are launchers and automation tools - they run commands and workflows. Kommand is specifically for learning and referencing keyboard shortcuts. You save the shortcuts you want to remember, practice them, and summon an overlay when you need a reminder. Some people use both: a launcher for actions, Kommand for building shortcut muscle memory.

Question 18

Does Kommand read shortcuts from the menu bar automatically?

Accepted Answer

No, and that's intentional. Menu-bar scrapers only show shortcuts that apps expose in their menus - often incomplete. Kommand lets you save any shortcut, including ones that never appear in menus: Vim motions, tmux prefixes, VS Code multi-step sequences, or custom keybindings. Pre-built libraries give you a head start; from there, you curate exactly what matters to your workflow.

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